It appears that drinking coffee may extend your life expectancy by reducing the risk of death from heart disease, diabetes or cancer.
The journal of Annals of Internal Medicine published 2 large studies on 2017 which found a link between drinking coffee and reduced mortality. Both studies included a huge number of participants and lasted more than 16 years.
The first study found that people who drank two to four cups of coffee per day had lower risk of death compared with those who didn’t drink coffee at all. It was found that drinking more coffee reduced the chances of death from heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and cancer. (49)
The second study found that those who drank more coffee had less chance to die during the study period when compared to non-drinkers (50). It should be noted that both studies found similar results for people who drank decaffeinated coffee.
Coffee Is Good for Helping to Burn Fat
Drinking a cup or two of coffee a day can be good for you if you are trying to lose weight and belly fat.
The reason that coffee helps to lose weight is that coffee helps to increase energy expenditure. For example, a study found that one cup of coffee (containing 100 mg of caffeine) helps to increase the metabolism in humans. This helped previously obese adults burn up to 79 kcal more a day and had an anti-obesity effect. (11)
One study involving healthy young men found that consuming caffeine helps to increase the breakdown of fats in the body. (12)
There is also evidence that drinking 2 or 3 cups of coffee can help manage weight loss better. One trial involving over 2,000 individuals found that people who consumed more coffee found it easier to maintain weight loss. (13)
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Coffee Helps to Keep you Alert and Increases Attention
One of the benefits of drinking black coffee is that caffeine in coffee increases your alertness and improves attention.
A 2017 study found that caffeine has a positive effect on alertness and attention. In the study, adults were given coffee sachets with some containing caffeine and others containing decaffeinated coffee. The trial found that consuming coffee with caffeine had a direct effect on attention and alertness. (7)
Research also points to the fact that there may be an optimal amount of coffee that can improve cognitive function. For example, one study found that 200 mg of caffeine (about 2 cups of regular coffee) was most effective at affecting dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is connected with regulating attention and cognitive function. (8, 9)
One small study on 6 men and 6 women found that caffeine can help to overcome feelings of sleepiness and tiredness. (10)
Coffee Consumption Can Improve Your Energy Levels and Stamina
Having a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a small espresso can increase your levels of performance and endurance.
For example, one study involving sedentary men found that consuming caffeinated coffee improved energy utilization. The research found that coffee is an ergogenic aid and helps to increase physical performance. (14)
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