Press Release

Tuesday 8 April 2008

COFFEE REDUCES ALZHEIMER'S RISK

New Study Finds Coffee Blocks Fats Causing Alzheimer's

BANGKOK - 8 April 2008 - A daily dose of caffeine can help reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's by blocking the effects of high cholesterol, according to a recent study at the University of North Dakota, published in the online Journal of Neuroinflammation. As little as one cup a day could protect the blood-brain barrier (BBB) from damage that occurred with a high-fat diet.

The BBB protects the central nervous system from the rest of the body's circulation, providing the brain with its own regulated micro-environment. Previous studies have shown that high levels of cholesterol break down the BBB which can then no longer protect the central nervous system from the damage caused by blood borne contamination. BBB leakage occurs in a variety of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

The complete report can be found on the Journal site.

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About Black Canyon (Thailand) Company Limited
blackcanyoncoffee.com
Black Canyon (Thailand) Co. Ltd. was established in 1993 and is the owner of the "Black Canyon" coffee house concept. There are currently more than 190 Black Canyon branches throughout Thailand. Some branches are directly owned and operated by the company, while others are franchised. In addition to full service coffee houses, the company also operates coffee corners and quick service outlets in many gas stations. International locations now include branches in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and UAE.

The standard menu for a full service coffee house features an extensive array of coffees from various regions and prepared in many different styles. Each year, Black Canyon serves more than a million cups of coffee to both local and foreign coffee lovers. In addition, Black Canyon's international Thai cuisine menu features many world-renowned Thai favorites as well as the company's own innovative "fusion" offerings which combine eastern and western tastes.

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