According to a new study, coffee drinkers live longer and have lower risk of disease coffee may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
If you love coffee, that may be great news for your health. A trio of recent studies has found that people who drink coffee — and preferably lots of it — are at a lower risk of developing several diseases and tend to live longer. Coffee contains numerous compounds with potential health benefits, including chlorogenic acids, phenolic acids, and alkanoic acids. But how much does each study really tell us about the link between coffee and disease risk? And which findings stand out as most important? Let’s take a closer look at what we know about the potential health benefits of drinking coffee. See if these new studies change our understanding of the risks and rewards associated with this popular beverage.
Further, recent scientific data suggests that this dark drink might provide some real health benefits in addition to its inherent pleasure.
Actually, at this point it seems to be safe to say that there is so much more to caffeine than simply providing a morning (or pre-workout) boost.Â
Health benefits now associated with drinking coffee
- Healthier heart. Coffee drinkers have a decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and a lower risk of stroke.
- Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. Coffee consumption can help lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, according to Harvard School of Public Health scientists. Those with a family history of the disease might want to drink an extra cup of coffee or two for pleasure as well as for health!
- Lowered risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Multiple studies show that coffee drinkers may have up to a 65% lower risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. Alzheimer’s is also the leading cause of dementia.
- Lowered risk of Parkinson’s. The second most common neurodegenerative disease, Parkinson’s is another one with no known cure, which makes the preventive measures even more important. According to different studies, drinking coffee can decrease the risk of getting Parkinson’s later in life by 32-60%.
- Stronger liver. Coffee consumption was linked with a lower risk of death from cirrhosis and a decreased risk of liver cancer.
Looks like there’s no need to feel guilty about your morning cup of joy!
So how About a Cup of Coffee Now?
Having been a subject of heated discussions for decades, coffee now seems to be rehabilitated fully. In 2015 it finally made it to the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which notes that it is safe to consume up to 5 portions of coffee per day, or around 400 mg, without any detrimental effects.
There, you have it: higher performance, more physical energy, better concentration and long-term health benefits — all in one cup. Indulge and enjoy!
Coffee has long been loved by many people, but did you know that it could actually extend your life? New studies show that it is not only harmless for coffee drinkers live longer. It is also beneficial and may reduce the risk of many diseases.
Rick Kaselj MS, is a leading kinesiologist and injury specialist as well as co-creator of the best-selling Unlock Your Hip Flexors program. Rick creates exercise programs that help people heal injuries and eliminate pain, so they can go back to living a full, active, healthy life.
