Scientists: drinking coffee is an important step towards healthy aging

A large-scale and long-term study conducted by American researchers has revealed interesting and important conclusions about the role of coffee in women's health. During the 30-year observation period, the lifestyle, eating habits and general health of nearly 50,000 women were analyzed.

Result: Women who drank coffee every day aged healthier

The study found that drinking at least one cup of caffeinated coffee a day not only kept women active, but also made them more likely to maintain physical, mental and emotional stability. The surveys, which were updated every four years, separately examined the sources of caffeine - coffee, tea and carbonated drinks (for example, cola). However, the beneficial effect was observed only for coffee, and this result was not observed for tea and other drinks.

How was the analysis conducted?

The study also took into account a number of factors, such as each participant's body weight, education level, lifestyle, physical activity, alcohol and cigarette consumption. The effect of each 80 milligrams of caffeine was assessed separately.

How much coffee can lead to healthy aging?

According to the results of the study, women who drank about 315 milligrams of caffeine per day (three small or one and a half large cups of coffee) were more likely to live a healthy life after the age of 70. According to the data, more than 80 percent of this amount of caffeine was consumed through coffee.

Each additional cup of coffee increased the likelihood of healthy aging by 2–5%. Thus, women who consumed five small or two and a half large cups of coffee per day were significantly less likely to develop various problems associated with aging - chronic diseases, mental decline, memory problems and physical decline.

What is the concept of healthy aging?

In this study, the concept of "healthy aging" means maintaining an active lifestyle after the age of 70, living without chronic diseases, not losing mental and memory abilities, and maintaining mental stability.

Conclusion:
Experts suggest that coffee should not be considered a health hazard, but rather a beneficial habit. However, it is important not to exceed the norm and take into account the individual health status of each person.

Coffee can contribute not only to morning freshness, but also to healthy leadership of the elderly generation!