Coffee May Make You Live Longer, But Only If You Drink It This Way

Black coffeeThough drinking more than 400mg of caffeine a day might have some unwanted side effects, in general, it seems that those who stick to a moderate amount (less than four cups) a day might actually see some benefits. The drink has been linked to improved heart health, decreased dementia risk, and better ageing in women. And now, a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition says that your morning cup of Joe is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and death by cardiovascular disease. But to reap the rewards of your morning cuppa, the scientists suggest, you might want to remove some common extras. The benefits only seem to extend to coffee without full-fat milk and loads of sugarThe study looked at back-to-back data from nine cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (from 1999 to 2018). The research involved 46,000 participants over 20 who were asked to share what they ate and drank over 24 hours. The scientists found that drinking a cup of coffee a day is linked to a 16% lower risk of death, rising to 17% for two to three cups daily (participants did not get better results from drinking more cups of coffee after that; in fact the risk of dying from heart health issues rose after three cups). But this coffee benefit was only seen in black coffee with no sugar, or coffee with low levels of added sugar. The study’s first author Dr Bingjie Zhou shared in a statement: “Few studies have examined how coffee additives could impact the link between coffee consumption and mortality risk, and our study is among the first to quantify how much sweetener and saturated fat are being added.” The researcher added, “Our results align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend limiting added sugar and saturated fat.”It’s not the first study to notice coffee’s limitations A previous dementia study published earlier this year found that coffee was associated with a lower dementia risk, but only the unsweetened kind. “No such associations were observed for sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened coffee,” the scientists added, sharing that “the recommendation leans toward the consumption of unsweetened and caffeinated coffee.”That may not be the only lesson to learn from the Journal of Nutrition study, however. It’s built on previous research from Tualane University, which found that coffee is only linked to a longer life among morning drinkers (I’m feeling pretty smug about my 7-10am cups of black coffee right now...).Related...Coffee May Have Surprising Ageing Benefits For Women, Study FindsCoffee May Reduce Dementia Risk, But Only If You Drink This TypeCoffee Is Linked To A Longer Life, But Only If You Drink It At This Time Of Day

Comments

Breaking news

Sisters drowned in pool at beauty spot after travelling to Snowdonia with friends, inquest hears

Metro

Cancel the kebabs! Luke Littler gets ultimate darts player's sponsor deal as he promotes McDonald's new Big Arch burger in a change from his usual post-match favourite

about 2 hours ago

Scientists spot a mysterious 'ghost plume' in Oman - and it suggests Earth's core could be LEAKING

Dailymail

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, 17, and 29-year-old OnlyFans star flight attendant 'don't want to put a label on their close relationship', as she speaks publicly on their cosy Italian holiday

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Common ADHD drug promised calm without unpleasant side effects of Ritalin - but patients now warn of a possible dark side

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Unexpected Spanish area that's got posh, revealed by a travel expert: From incredible hotels and restaurants to amazing sights, you'll NEVER guess where the smart set are now going...

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

I'm a strong, intelligent professional and enjoy this risky sex trend that horrifies the older generations: TRACEY COX reveals why women are engaging in dangerous bedroom act

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Grenfell survivor breaks down in tears recounting agonising moment medics were forced to choose between saving the life of his wife or child - as Cat Deeley steps in to comfort him on This Morning

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Bridgerton actress who fought off phone thief reveals she 'hit rock bottom' and had a concussion after attacker threatened to stab her in 'life or death' brawl

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Revealed: The X-rated sex practice older women are choosing to boost lacklustre love lives - as 70 per cent say they're starved of intimacy

about 2 hours ago

Dailymail

Gone in 20 seconds: Moment thieves steal a car in less than half a minute for £5,000 fee before mocking victims with 'go and buy another one' rant

about 2 hours ago

Comments

Similar News

Free drinks up for grabs as Costa Coffee opens new East Kilbride store next week

Skip the cream and sugar on your next coffee run! Researchers say you’ll live longer

Scientists Reveal Healthiest Way of Drinking Coffee

Skip the cream and sugar on your next coffee run! Researchers say you’ll live longer

Americans Warned Not to Drink Coffee in 3 States

Your morning coffee could be messing with your hormones and causing more harm than good

Starbucks offers insane job to travel the world and drink coffee that comes with a whopping salary

'Iced coffee killer' smiled as best friend drank cyanide and died in brutal death

5 Gifts Your Coffee-Obsessed Dad Will Love A Latte

PICTURED: 'Smitten' Aimee Lou Wood seen passionately embracing Happy Valley star Adam Long as 'new couple' cuddle up on coffee date

Man Thrifts Coffee Table From Facebook Marketplace—Then Learns Its Value

Justin Bieber spotted solo on coffee run after sparking fears over dramatic weight loss and mysterious injury

30-Year Study Reveals Coffee's Surprising Effect on Women Over 70

Common coffee mistake that's costing you £40 a year - and it's not trips to Starbucks

Women who drink up to three cups of coffee a day in their 50s may be healthier in old age, scientists say

Coffee helps women age more healthily - study

Coffee warning: Just one cup could trigger alarming effects for millions on common medication

Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Aid Site, and Coffee’s Link to Healthy Aging

Coffee May Have Surprising Ageing Benefits For Women, Study Finds

Drinking coffee helps women age better, landmark 30-year study finds

Breaking news

Sisters drowned in pool at beauty spot after travelling to Snowdonia with friends, inquest hears

British dad breaks neck after being pushed into shallow pool at Benidorm party

Expert gives verdict on ‘wrinkled mushroom’ spotted on Mars

Brit dies after ‘contracting rabies from dog’ on holiday in Morocco

What happens now the EuroMillions £208,000,000 maximum jackpot has been won?

Sky News chief on ‘halo-effect’ of personality-driven news

Scottish Government threatened with legal action over ‘failure’ to apply court ruling

Former senior Catholic priest admits historic child abuse

British Air India survivor helping to carry his brother’s coffin

HS2 is delayed again – here’s how much it is over budget

The Grooming Gangs Scandal: How Did We Get Here?

Watch live: Angela Rayner faces Chris Philp in PMQs as Starmer returns from G7 summit

Warning issued over pets falling out of windows during UK heatwave

PZ Cussons narrows profit guidance and sells stake in Nigerian palm oil firm

Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeup

Elon Musk calls Grok answer a ‘major fail’ after it highlights political violence caused by MAGA supporters

Major UK energy company to give thousands of customers £150 compensation for payment error

Government urged to do more to show it values public services

Father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability

UK inflation eases by less than anticipated ahead of Bank of England rate decision

Future of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd could have 'profound impact' on West Lothian communities

Will the heatwave reach Scotland as Met Office issues yellow heat warnings

West Lothian considers relaxing rules on access for vans at recycling centres

Creepy paedo dad who groomed Scots schoolgirl moved 400 miles to be closer to her

Dunoon ferry water search 'concluded' after missing man 'fell overboard'

Dobbies Garden Centre in Livingston undergoes refurbishment

Scotland's five 'safest cities' named where locals feel most protected

Shark misting fan kept my dormer office cool in heatwave without soaking my desk

Coatbridge law firm Friels raises £3180 for annual charity Will Aid campaign

Two men appear in court after 'machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson associate

Bathgate and Linlithgow MP pledges to stand up for unpaid carers in Parliament

West Lothian charities need more funding, and say it is an 'investment in communities'

Turkey teeth bender blunder as Brit arrested and stranded over 'stupid mistake'

Shoppers race to buy Galaxy watch for £69 as warned of 'limited availability'

Will there be a hosepipe ban in the UK?

Jeremy Clarkson's bitter split from wife from affair claims to 'nonsense' injunction

Alert that HMRC could investigate after 'watching your Instagram'

Vanessa Feltz's show hit with 2000 Ofcom complaints over shock breastfeeding remark

Donald Trump's backing of Israel's attacks on Tehran ignites brutal MAGA war in US

‘Magic’ de-frizzing air-dry hair cream allows you to skip blow-drying in hot weather

UK heatwave: Exact date mercury could hit 38C in FOUR DAY scorcher revealed

PMQs watch LIVE: Angela Rayner slaps down top Tory for doing 'absolutely nothing' on grooming gangs

Shocking number of Brits 'go for weeks' without experiencing joy

Rapist jailed after victim gives evidence against him from 'beyond the grave'

BREAKING: Brit shot dead outside Mexican supermarket 'in wrong place at the wrong time'

Heartbreaking update on how TikTok star Emilie Kiser's toddler drowned in pool

UK’s youngest female double murderer who tortured pal with cheese grater could be freed

Cardiologist says one food eaten each day can reduce blood pressure within hours

Cancel the kebabs! Luke Littler gets ultimate darts player's sponsor deal as he promotes McDonald's new Big Arch burger in a change from his usual post-match favourite

Scientists spot a mysterious 'ghost plume' in Oman - and it suggests Earth's core could be LEAKING

Another electric U-turn: German car giant scraps promise to end development of petrol engines

Scaffolder, 44, wins life-changing £11.5 million jackpot from £1.50 bet he made on an online slot machine

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, 17, and 29-year-old OnlyFans star flight attendant 'don't want to put a label on their close relationship', as she speaks publicly on their cosy Italian holiday

Common ADHD drug promised calm without unpleasant side effects of Ritalin - but patients now warn of a possible dark side

Unexpected Spanish area that's got posh, revealed by a travel expert: From incredible hotels and restaurants to amazing sights, you'll NEVER guess where the smart set are now going...

I'm a strong, intelligent professional and enjoy this risky sex trend that horrifies the older generations: TRACEY COX reveals why women are engaging in dangerous bedroom act

Grenfell survivor breaks down in tears recounting agonising moment medics were forced to choose between saving the life of his wife or child - as Cat Deeley steps in to comfort him on This Morning