Introduction
We all know that coffee can give us a much-needed energy boost, but did you know that it can also increase your lifespan? A new study has found that drinking coffee regularly can increase your lifespan by up to 30%. This is great news for coffee lovers, as it means that you can enjoy your favorite beverage and reap the health benefits at the same time. In this article, we’ll take a look at the study and discuss how you can make the most of this coffee habit to increase your lifespan.
This Coffee Habit Can Increase Lifespan Up To 30%, New Study Finds
A new study has found that drinking coffee can increase your lifespan by up to 30%. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California, looked at the effects of coffee consumption on mortality rates. The results showed that those who drank two to four cups of coffee per day had a 30% lower risk of death than those who did not drink coffee.
The study also found that the benefits of coffee consumption were even greater for those who drank more than four cups per day. Those who drank more than four cups per day had a 50% lower risk of death than those who did not drink coffee. The researchers believe that the antioxidants and other compounds found in coffee may be responsible for the health benefits.
The study also found that the benefits of coffee consumption were even greater for those who drank decaffeinated coffee. Those who drank decaffeinated coffee had a 60% lower risk of death than those who did not drink coffee. This suggests that the health benefits of coffee may be due to something other than the caffeine.
The researchers also looked at the effects of coffee consumption on other health outcomes. They found that those who drank coffee had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. They also found that coffee consumption was associated with a lower risk of developing certain types of cancer.
The study did not look at the effects of coffee consumption on longevity, so it is not clear if the health benefits of coffee are due to its ability to increase lifespan. However, the findings suggest that drinking coffee may be beneficial for overall health.
So if you’re looking for a way to increase your lifespan, consider adding a cup of coffee to your daily routine. It may just be the key to a longer and healthier life.
If you rely on coffee to get you going in the morning or simply enjoy the taste of freshly brewed java, then you know that not every cup is the same.
Along with the type of coffee beans that are used, not to mention the possibility of using coffee creamer, any type of sweetener can also change the flavor. Granted, going forward you might not want to let flavor be the deciding factor when it comes to how you choose to drink your coffee.
A new study has found that opting for unsweetened coffee, or, if you absolutely need to add a little sweetness, a cup of coffee that includes a touch of sugar might actually help you live longer.
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In the study, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China took a look at data from over 171,000 participants that had answered a U.K. Biobank study health behavior questionnaire.
When considering how unsweetened coffee and coffee that was sweetened by sugar affected the body, research showed that after a seven-year period, those who opted for unsweetened coffee had a 16-20% less chance of dying as opposed to those who didn’t drink coffee at all. Those numbers rose to 29-31% when it came to participants who regularly added around one tablespoon of sugar to their coffee.
When it comes to the findings, Dana Ellis Hunnes, PhD, MPH, RD, a senior dietitian at UCLA medical center, and assistant professor at UCLA Fielding school of public health tells Eat This, Not That! although the findings were “interesting,” they’re “not overly surprising, as there is a lot of data to support coffee as a healthy, anti-inflammatory beverage.”
“Black coffee is the healthiest because it contains all the healthy polyphenols and antioxidants of the coffee without any of the inflammatory compounds that might be found in too much sugar or creamy additives,” Hunnes says.
As for coffee that’s sweetened with sugar, Hunnes notes that it “basically has the same effect, because 1 teaspoon of sugar is very little in the whole scheme of a well-balanced diet, and that small amount of sugar will not lead to a swing in blood sugars or other major health repercussions that heavily sweetened beverages would (ie. some fancy coffee drinks may have as much as eight to 12 teaspoons of sugar in it plus cream!).”
To find out more about how your favorite brew might benefit your body, be sure to read 5 Coffee Habits to Help You Live Longer, Say Dietitians.
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