Exercise, getting enough sleep, and limiting alcohol intake are good ways to extend your life, but experts have found that drinking coffee can help you live longer.
research It was published The September 27 European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that among 450,000 adults with an average age of 58 years, drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day was associated with a longer life expectancy. was found to increase and reduce risk. of heart disease compared to avoiding it.
“Ground coffee, instant coffee, and decaffeinated coffee were associated with reduced mortality from cardiovascular disease or other causes,” said study author Peter Peter of the Baker Institute for Heart and Diabetes. Professor Kistler said.
“The results suggest that light to moderate coffee consumption should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle.”
Caffeine is the best-known ingredient in coffee, but the beverage contains over 100 biologically active ingredients, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients and electrolytes.
“Caffeine-free compounds may be involved in the observed positive relationship between coffee drinking, cardiovascular disease, and survival,” Kistler said.
Participants in the longitudinal study reported how many cups of coffee they drank per day and whether they drank mostly instant, ground coffee (such as cappuccino, filter coffee), or decaffeinated coffee. .
Nearly 45% said they drank it instant, 18.4% said it was ground, and 15.2% said it was decaffeinated.
22.4% were non-coffee drinkers as controls.
After controlling for age, gender, ethnicity, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, smoking status, tea, and alcohol consumption, the researchers compared coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers for about 13 years. Followed up and compared.
They found a reduction in mortality among those who drank all types of coffee, with the greatest reductions seen in those who drank 2-3 cups a day, 14% for decaffeinated coffee and 14% for ground coffee. and instant coffee reduced the risk of death by 27% and instant coffee by 11%.
After 13 years of follow-up, people who drank two to three cups of decaffeinated, ground, or instant coffee a day were 6%, 20%, and 9% less likely to have heart disease, respectively. did.
“Our findings show that drinking coffee of all types in moderation should not be discouraged and can be enjoyed as a heart-healthy behavior,” Kistler said.
Best way to consume
While other studies have found that adding milk may increase calories, a spoonful of sugar may further reduce the risk of heart disease, possibly due to increased energy and serotonin, but sugar Regardless of the supposed benefit of adding , it should be avoided.
Too much coffee can lead to anxiety and insomnia, so limit your caffeine intake to 400 mg per day. 3-4 cups of coffee– is recommended.