The possible link between coffee consumption and reduced occurrence of alcohol-related cirrhosis seems worthy of further study. Although the beneficial effect may be due to any of a variety of coffee ingredients, it would seem rather straightforward to investigate a correlation in caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages.
Wayne H. Warren Jr. Greenbelt, Md.
Log in
Subscribers, enter your e-mail address for full access to the Science News archives and digital editions.