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What’s a Healthy Amount of Coffee to Drink a Day?
Coffee has long been revered for its energy-boosting effects, yet caffeine consumption can lead to adverse side effects including anxiety, heart palpitations and difficulty sleeping. Furthermore, some individuals may be more sensitive than others and thus consuming too much and endangering their health.
Are You Worried About Coffee Drinking Daily? A new study released Monday suggests that moderate coffee consumption may actually be beneficial to our hearts. Researchers examined data from nearly 450,000 adults and discovered those who consumed two or three cups daily had lower risk for cardiovascular disease and early death than those who avoided drinking any coffee altogether.
Researchers attribute these findings to coffee’s effect on increasing levels of “good” HDL cholesterol while simultaneously decreasing triglycerides, while its antioxidants appear to prevent arterial stiffening and blood clot formation that increases risk of heart attack and stroke. Participants of the study who consumed two to three cups daily also had lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, and were 17% less likely to die of any cause than non-coffee drinkers.
Studies have linked coffee consumption with lower risks for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, liver cirrhosis (a serious complication of certain liver conditions), heart disease and cancer. According to a 2022 European Journal of Preventive Cardiology study, researchers discovered that women who consumed four or more cups per day had a 65% reduced risk of liver cirrhosis than those consuming one to three cups daily.
However, it’s important to remember that the FDA recommends an intake limit of 400 milligrams of caffeine per day – which includes other sources like tea and soft drinks – can include coffee itself. Furthermore, overdoing it with sugary additives could compromise any potential health benefits from starting your day right.
Coulter suggests for those seeking to maximize their daily cup of java, that opting for black or light roast options with no cream can provide greater health benefits than cream does. You could also experiment with adding small amounts of milk (containing approximately one gram of fat and no carbohydrates). Also remember to limit caffeine consumption before bedtime as this can interfere with quality sleep.
