Hold the decaf? (Quick Studies).In a not-yet-published study that tracked more than 31,000 Iowa women aged 55 to 69, those who drank four or more cups of decaffeinated coffee Noun 1. decaffeinated coffee - coffee with the caffeine removed decaf coffee, java - a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; "he ordered a cup of coffee" a day had more than twice the risk of rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritis Chronic, progressive autoimmune disease causing connective-tissue inflammation, mostly in synovial joints. It can occur at any age, is more common in women, and has an unpredictable course. compared to those who drank no decaf de·caf n. Informal Decaffeinated coffee. de  caf adj. . Tea seemed to reduce the risk, while regular coffee had no impact. Researchers don't yet know whether decaf is the culprit. It's possible that many women switch to decaf after they start having symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is far less common than osteoarthritis osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis or degenerative joint disease Most common joint disorder, afflicting over 80% of those who reach age 70. It does not involve excessive inflammation and may have no symptoms, especially at first. , which affects nearly everyone by the age of 70. Rheumatoid arthritis strikes women--typically between the ages of 25 and 50--two to three times more often than men. Patients suffer from chronic inflammation chronic inflammation n. Inflammation that may have a rapid or slow onset but is characterized primarily by its persistence and lack of clear resolution; it occurs when the tissues are unable to overcome the effects of the injuring agent. of the joints, possibly due to an autoimmune reaction, in which the body attacks itself. What to do: It's too early to conclude that decaf raises the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Until we know more, if you drink four or more cups a day, consider cutting back. |
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