6 Health Benefits Of Coffee, Backed By Science

Coffee is rich in antioxidants that fight oxidative stress caused by aging, pollution, chemicals, ultraviolet radiation, unhealthy foods and alcohol, the study authors wrote in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition .

Drinking coffee every day can provide the following health benefits:

1. It can reduce the risk of all-cause mortality.

According to a large 2017 study published in the British Medical Journal , coffee drinkers are less likely to die from any cause than non-coffee drinkers. As a general guideline, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends consuming no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day.

2. It can reduce the risk of cancer

The results suggest that coffee is associated with a lower risk of prostate, endometrial and other cancers and a reduced likelihood of certain neurological, metabolic and liver diseases.

3. It can help fight type 2 diabetes.

According to the study, drinking large amounts of coffee was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to small amounts. The risk decreased with each increase in intake and the authors found no difference between caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee.

4. It can reduce the risk of liver disease.

According to the results, drinking any amount of coffee was associated with a lower likelihood of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver fibroids and liver cirrhosis, compared to avoiding coffee. There is a strong connection between drinking coffee and reducing the risk of gallstones.

5. Reduces the risk of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and depression.

Studies have consistently shown that coffee is associated with a lower risk of Parkinson's disease. Consumers have a lower risk of developing depression and other cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.

6. It can improve cardiovascular health.

The drink also offers a number of cardiovascular benefits, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology . Drinking two or three cups a day significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.