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New Study Reveals Genetic Influence on Coffee Consumption

Research highlights how genes and cultural factors shape coffee habits and their health impacts.

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Coffee drinking is a heritable habit, and one that carries a certain amount of genetic baggage. Image credit: Sci.News.

Overview

  • Genome-wide association study analyzed data from over 460,000 participants in the US and UK.
  • Genetic variants influence the likelihood of coffee consumption and associated health outcomes.
  • Findings show conflicting correlations between coffee intake and psychiatric conditions across populations.
  • Cultural differences in coffee consumption methods complicate genetic associations.
  • Researchers call for more studies to fully understand the genotype-environment interactions.