People at risk of eye condition urged to avoid instant coffee

People at risk of eye condition urged to avoid instant coffee

A new genetic study found a surprising link between instant coffee and age-related macular degeneration, which can’t be cured or reversed

Study shows genetic link between instant coffee consumption and increased risk of dry AMD

To conduct the study, the investigators obtained data on coffee consumption from genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) and the latest AMD‐related GWAS summary data from the Finngen consortium R11.

Genetic link found between instant coffee consumption and dry AMD

A study reveals a genetic link between instant coffee consumption and increased risk of dry age-related macular degeneration, urging caution for high-risk individuals.