New research study shows that drinking coffee once a day can help
lead to a longer life. However, other studies shed light on the detrimental effect of too much caffeine
for some individuals.
In a recent observational study that involved about 20,000 people saw that people who consume about 4 cups a day of coffee actually had a 64% lower risk of early death compared to non-coffee drinkers. On top of this, there was a significant correlation between a lower risk of early death in the population of people who have reached the age of 45, suggesting that drinking coffee as one ages is more beneficial. Other studies have shown coffee to reduce the risk of different diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, liver disease, colorectal cancer, Alzheimer’s, and skin cancer. Components in coffee such as antioxidants has been shown to be related to better insulin sensitivity, improved liver function, and reduced chronic inflammation.
However, there are some risk associated with excessive caffeine intake in certain groups of people. Pregnant women should reduce the amount of caffeine they intake. Studies have shown that consuming more than 200mg of caffeine per day may be correlated with increased risk of miscarriage or preterm birth, however the data is contradictory and inconclusive. However, it has been shown that consuming up to 200 mg of caffeine is not associated with increased risk of miscarriage and preterm birth. People with heart conditions should also limit their amount of caffeine intake since it is an aggravator and accelerator of one’s heart rate. Researchers also wanted to stress that decaffeinated coffee still contains caffeine. An 8 ounce cup of decaffeinated coffee can still contain between 2-7 milligrams per cup. Caffeine intake has also been tied to calcium loss, but the concern is low that it will have detrimental effects on one’s body. Usually, increased calcium absorption negates the calcium loss in one’s urine. So when considering your next cup of coffee, keep in mind all the benefits of that drink but try to limit your intake if you have these health conditions.
Coffee drinking and Mortality in 10 European Countries: A Multinational Cohort Study (August 2017)
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