Named a surprising relationship between coffee consumption and life expectancy

The researchers came to the conclusion about the benefits of an invigorating drink

Two to three cups of coffee a day prolong life, scientists say based on a new study. The results of the study apply to ground, instant, and caffeine-free versions of the refreshing drink, and experts suggested that coffee consumption should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle.

Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can increase life expectancy, reports sky news. Studies show that compared to avoiding coffee, drinking coffee is also associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

The results of the study apply to ground, instant, and decaffeinated versions of coffee. The researchers suggested that coffee consumption should be considered as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the results of the study showed that the greatest risk reduction was observed when drinking two to three cups per day. Compared with not drinking coffee, it was associated with a 14%, 27%, and 11% lower chance of death over the 12.5-year study period for decaffeinated coffee, ground coffee, and instant coffee, respectively.

Study author Professor Peter Kistler of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Research Institute (Australia) said: “In this large observational area, instant coffee and decaffeinated coffee were associated with an equivalent reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular disease and mortality from cardiovascular disease or any other disease. the reasons. The results show that mild to moderate consumption of ground, instant and decaffeinated coffee should be considered as part of a healthy lifestyle.”

The study examined the associations between different types of coffee and heart rate, cardiovascular disease and mortality using data from the UK Biobank study, which included adults aged 40 to 69.

Cardiovascular diseases included ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and ischemic stroke.

Professor Kistler says: “Caffeine is the most well-known component of coffee, but the drink contains more than 100 biologically active components. It is likely that caffeine-free compounds are responsible for the positive relationship observed between coffee consumption and cardiovascular disease, and our results suggest that drinking moderate amounts of coffee of all kinds should not be discouraged, but can be enjoyed as a heart-healthy habit. “.

About 449,563 people filled out a questionnaire asking how many cups of coffee they drink every day and whether they usually drink instant, ground or decaffeinated coffee.

The survey participants were then divided into six daily consumption categories, consisting of no coffee consumption, less than one, one, two-three, four-five or more than five cups per day.

The researchers found that 27,809 (6.2%) people died during the 12.5 years of follow-up. While all types of coffee were associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease, the lowest risk was seen in those who drank up to three cups a day.