Just ONE cup of coffee a day cuts the risk of falling ill with coronavirus by a tenth because it will 'turbocharge' your immune system, study finds By Daily Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:33 BST, 9 July 2021 | Updated: 22:49 BST, 9 July 2021 Viewcomments One cup of coffee a day cuts the risk of falling ill with Covid-19 by around a tenth, according to a major study. US scientists, who analysed the records of 40,000 British adults, think the drink protects against the virus. They believe it contains health-boosting plant chemicals that may turbocharge the immune system. According to a major study, one cup of coffee a day cuts the risk of falling ill with Covid-19 by around a tenth. Picture: Stock A daily portion of vegetables has a similar effect, the study added. But tea and fruit does not seem to help, while a diet heavy in processed meats – such as sausages and bacon – increases the chances of becoming severely ill. The results were published in the journal Nutrients. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility