New Research Shows a Long-Term Impact of Drinking Coffee
Never underestimate the power of a good cup of coffee. ― Ursula Vernon
A new study (January 2022) found that daily coffee consumption can positively affect our health.
For example, this latest research shows how coffee consumption (2–3 cups) each day can decrease the risk of heart attack, cancer, gallstones, and other fatal diseases.
Undoubtedly, coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally and serves as a rich source of 1000+ compounds: polyphenols, melanoidins, diterpenes, and caffeine, which could enhance overall health.
Fact:
These are the top 5 most consumed beverages across the globe.
- water
- Tea
- Coffee
- Orange juice
- Beer
Research shows a strong association between pancreatic cancer and coffee consumption. Merely a cup of coffee was associated with a 4% lowered risk of pancreatic cancer.
The leading cause of cancer deaths in the US
You may know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US, accounting for 23% of all cancer deaths, and the second most deadly cancer is colorectal cancer (9%).
Here are the stats. Here is the data from the Center for disease control and Prevention (CDC).
- Lung cancer, 136,084 people died (63,135 F & 72,949 M
- Colorectal cancer, 51,869 people died (23,826 F & 28,043 M)
- Pancreatic cancer 46,774 (22,495 F & 24,279 M)
- Breast cancer, 42,275 female died
- Prostate cancer, 32,707 male died
- Liver cancer, 28,227 people died
Study sample and results (most extensive study)
The research included 468,629 participants in the age range of 48 to 64 (male 42%/196,824). The participants were divided into three main groups.
i) 22% did not drink coffee daily
ii) 58% had 1/2 to 3 cups a day (I consume 2–3 cups a day, black coffee- no cream or sugar)
iii) 20% had more than 3 cups per day
Researchers observed the participants for 15 years. The study was comprehensive in that they adapted many factors: gender, height, weight, age, alcohol intake, smoking habits, cholesterol levels, and physical activity.
Research also incorporated what type of diet participants consumed, for example, vegetables, fruits, tea, and/or meat.
Here are the astonishing results.
- Researchers found that the second group (half to 3 cups) lowered the risk of all-cause mortality by 12% compared to the first group (no coffee or occasional)
- Light-moderate and high coffee consumption were related to favorable cardiovascular benefits, both in cardiac and arterial health, compared to no coffee use.
Conclusion
Drinking coffee — particularly two to three cups a day — is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer. American College of Cardiology.
- I quit coffee in February for 30 days. However, now I consume 2–3 cups a day after reading articles like this.
- Every morning, I make sure to drink a tall glass of lukewarm water with lemon (possibly), then consume coffee with a healthy breakfast.
- Follow the group-2 advice: drink 1/2 to 3 cups a day.
- Why did I quit coffee consumption? I just wanted to take a break from my coffee intake; therefore, I did this 30-day no-caffeine experiment.
- Read my no-coffee journey (other 15+ 30-day challenges) if you would like to build tiny sustainable habits to boost health and productivity.
Book recommendation: The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing — Coffees Explored, Explained, and Enjoyed (amazon affiliate link)
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