1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses a study that found drinking 3 cups of black coffee per day can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adults. The article explores the potential mechanisms behind this protective effect and the key compounds in coffee that may be responsible.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 당뇨병 | dangnyeongbyeong | diabetes | Drinking black coffee can lower the risk of developing type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes. |
| 연구 | yeongu | research, study | A research study has found that regularly drinking coffee can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20-30%. |
| 제2형 | je-i-hyeong | type 2 (as in type 2 diabetes) | The study looked at the effects of coffee on the risk of developing type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes. |
| 발생 | balsaeng | occurrence, development | Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day was associated with a 20-30% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. |
| 커피를 | keopi-reul | coffee (object marker) | The study found that regularly drinking coffee, regardless of whether it was caffeinated or decaffeinated, had a protective effect against type 2 diabetes. |
| 마셨더니 | maseotdeoni | to have drunk, after drinking | After drinking 3 cups of black coffee, the researchers observed a remarkable change. |
| 놀라운 | nollaun | surprising, remarkable | The researchers were surprised by the remarkable changes they observed after people drank 3 cups of black coffee. |
| 변화 | byeonhwa | change | Drinking 3 cups of black coffee per day led to a remarkable change in the health of the participants. |
| 현대인 | hyeondaein | modern people | This disease (type 2 diabetes) is a common affliction that troubles many modern people. |
| 괴롭히는 | goeropineun | to trouble, to afflict | Type 2 diabetes is a disease that troubles and afflicts many modern people. |
| 이 | i | this (demonstrative pronoun) | This disease (type 2 diabetes) that afflicts many modern people saw a 30% drop in occurrence. |
| 병 | byeong | disease | Type 2 diabetes, a disease that troubles many modern people, saw a 30% drop in occurrence. |
| 30% | samsipbeosenteu | 30 percent | The risk of developing type 2 diabetes dropped by 30% for those who drank 3 cups of black coffee per day. |
| 뚝 | tteok | to drop sharply | The occurrence of type 2 diabetes, a disease that troubles many modern people, dropped sharply by 30%. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
최근 연구에 따르면 블랙커피(아메리카노·에스프레소)를 하루 3잔씩 마시면 제2형 당뇨병 발생 위험을 20~30% 낮출 수 있다고 한다. 커피 종류(카페인 유무)와 관계없이 이런 효과가 일관되게 나타났다.
According to recent research, drinking 3 cups of black coffee (americano or espresso) per day can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20-30%. This protective effect was observed consistently, regardless of whether the coffee was caffeinated or decaffeinated.
연구팀은 “디카페인 커피를 마셔도 당뇨병 예방 효과가 같았는데, 이는 카페인이 아닌 커피의 다른 생리활성 성분이 당뇨병 예방의 핵심임을 시사한다”고 분석했다. 이들 ‘빅5’로 불리는 성분들은 혈당을 조절하고 인슐린 감수성을 높이는 등 당뇨병 예방·치료를 돕는 것으로 확인됐다.
The research team analyzed that even drinking decaffeinated coffee had the same diabetes-preventive effect, suggesting that it is not the caffeine but rather other bioactive compounds in coffee that are key to preventing diabetes. These so-called “big five” compounds have been found to help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, thereby aiding in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
또한 커피 성분들은 근육·간 조직으로의 포도당 유입을 늘려 식후 혈당을 낮추는 효과도 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이처럼 커피 섭취가 당뇨병 발생 위험을 크게 낮출 수 있다는 사실은 주목할 만하다.
Additionally, the compounds in coffee have been shown to increase the uptake of glucose into muscle and liver tissues, thereby lowering post-meal blood sugar levels. The finding that coffee consumption can significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes is indeed noteworthy.
전문가들은 하루 3~5잔의 블랙커피 섭취를 권장하고 있다. 다만 커피에 설탕이나 크림을 넣으면 당뇨병 예방 효과가 감소할 수 있으므로 주의해야 한다.
Experts recommend consuming 3-5 cups of black coffee per day. However, they caution that adding sugar or cream to the coffee may reduce its diabetes-preventive effects.
커피에는 다양한 생리활성 물질이 함유되어 있어 건강에 도움이 되는 것으로 알려져 있다. 특히 당뇨병 예방 효과가 크다는 점에서 커피 섭취가 주목받고 있다.
Coffee is known to contain a variety of bioactive compounds that can be beneficial to health. Particularly noteworthy is the strong protective effect of coffee consumption against the development of type 2 diabetes.
이번 연구 결과는 커피가 현대인의 건강을 지키는 데 도움이 될 수 있음을 시사한다. 앞으로 더 많은 연구를 통해 커피의 다양한 건강 효과가 밝혀질 것으로 기대된다.
The findings of this study suggest that coffee consumption can help safeguard the health of modern people. It is expected that further research will uncover more of the diverse health benefits of coffee.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the key finding of the research study discussed in the article?
- How much did the risk of developing type 2 diabetes decrease for those who drank 3 cups of black coffee per day?
- What did the researchers suggest was the reason for the diabetes-preventive effect of coffee, even in decaffeinated coffee?
- What other beneficial effects did the compounds in coffee have, according to the article?
- What caution did the experts provide regarding the consumption of coffee for diabetes prevention?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Coffee has long been a popular beverage in Korea, with a rich culture and history surrounding its consumption. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the potential health benefits of coffee, particularly its potential role in preventing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. This study adds to the evidence supporting the inclusion of coffee as part of a healthy lifestyle for modern Koreans.