Coffee May Be A Godsend In The Mornings, But It Could Also Extend Your Life

by N/A, 8 years ago | 2 min read

Coffee. It's the world's gift to us that just keeps on giving.

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Coffee may have its fair share of drawbacks when consumed too much, but when used in moderation, it's chock full of glorious benefits, many of which have been discovered in the last 20 years.

Multiple studies have confirmed that coffee helps with weight loss and curbing appetite, as well as fights certain symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia.

But recently, the American Heart Association has discovered that coffee may be helpful in a number of other ways which can ultimately lead to a longer life.

In fact, researchers found that coffee could reduce a person’s risk for a series of different chronic health conditions by 9 to 15 percent and could ultimately "lead to a longer life."

Their words? "Higher consumption of total coffee, caffeinated coffee, and decaffeinated coffee was associated with lower risk of total mortality."

And if you're an avid joe addict, that's really good news.

The study analyzed the health of over 160,000 women and 40,000 men. For 30 years, researchers measured how much coffee each participant consumed and how their health progressed, taking into account a number of auxiliary factors like age, body mass index, fitness level, and smoking status.

The official conclusion researchers came to was that certain compounds present in coffee such as chlorogenic acid, lignans, and magnesium possess anti-inflammatory qualities and therefore likely helped lower insulin resistance in participants.

“Results from this and previous studies indicate that coffee consumption can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle,” researchers wrote.

In other words, without encouraging you to start pounding 10 cups a day, scientists are supporting the belief that coffee in moderation can help with staying healthy. However, there is a caveat - when consumed to excess, coffee can also result in unsavory conditions like anxiety, jitteriness, and even insomnia.

In layman terms, drink coffee, just not a shit ton of it.