A recent study of over 40,000 US adults found that drinking coffee in the morning may significantly lower mortality risk compared to consuming it throughout the day. Researchers from Tulane University discovered two distinct patterns of coffee drinking among participants, with those who drank their coffee before midday showing a lower risk of death and heart disease.
Among the study’s findings were:
– Morning coffee drinkers were 16% less likely to have died compared to non-coffee drinkers
– Those with morning-type coffee consumption were 31% less likely to die from heart disease
– Higher coffee intake amounts were associated with lower mortality risk, but only among morning coffee drinkers
The study suggests that the timing of daily coffee consumption may hold health benefits. Researchers propose possible explanations for these findings, including disruptions in circadian rhythms and hormone levels. Further studies are needed to validate these results, particularly in clinical trials.
Leading researcher Dr Lu Qi emphasizes that while current evidence supports morning coffee drinking as a healthier habit, more research is required to fully understand the relationship between coffee consumption timing and health outcomes.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/drink-coffee-health-heart-benefits-b2675654.html