I'm getting a coffee pot and giving it a go for a few months just to see what happens (it can't hurt). Keep in mind you can't load up on sugary creamers, mocha late, etc. I have regular coffee with Stevia (instead of sugar) and going to use a small amount of sugar-free coffee mate.
I also found the article you mentioned. Most of the article does refer to prevention of cirrhosis, but the first paragraph said something about reducing fibrosis. I've found others which say coffee can help prevent additional fibrosis (aka, the liver getting worse).
Also, I found this study:
http://www.mdalert.com/article/new-data-show-coffee-reduces-hepatic-fibrosis-in-patients-with-liver-disease.
Let me clarify that this could all just be smoke and mirrors (who knows) but it doesn't hurt to consider it.
Could totally be way off (and probably is) but hey, I'm willing to try anything for a while :)
Well the headline of many of the articles have been a bit misleading I haven’t seen anything new but I will keep my eyes peeled
Yes there was a study in 2014 to that effect, but there has been a more recent one that I believe suggesting that coffee consumption can reduce the severity of fibrosis and may contribute to the repair of liver tissue. I saw some reports come out about this dated June 11th (and earlier) this year. My mother contacted me because she saw this on the news the other day. Again, not claiming to be a guru, but I figure it couldn't hurt to try.
Found this from 2014
“Drinking coffee linked to decreased liver cirrhosis death risk. Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis is the 11th cause of death in the US, killing nearly 32,000 people in 2010. But now, researchers are suggesting that drinking two or more cups of coffee every day can reduce the risk of death from liver cirrhosis by 66%”
I was diagnosed with cirrhosis by liver biopsy in Jan 2008. Had grade 3 varicies banded in 2012.
Scant ascities detectable on ultrasound and mild edema. That’s about it. I had Hep c for 37 years cured May 2017