Researchers at Tulane University have found that drinking coffee in the morning may lower a person’s risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality by up to 31% and 16%, respectively, compared to those who drink throughout the day.
A new study published in the European Heart Journal analyzed data from over 40,000 adults and found that morning coffee drinkers had better health outcomes regardless of their level of coffee consumption. The researchers suggest that drinking coffee in the morning may strengthen its benefits for cardiovascular health.
Lead author Lu Qi attributes this finding to the body’s natural circadian rhythm regulation. “Food eating and beverage drinking are key circadian time cues,” he explained. “Coffee affects sleeping and various circadian rhythm-related hormones, which are relevant to heart health.”
The study’s results support previous research on coffee’s benefits for metabolism and metabolic factors related to cardiovascular health. However, the researchers emphasize that more studies are needed to understand why morning coffee drinking may have a greater impact on health outcomes.
Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, an interventional cardiologist who has reviewed the study, notes that this new perspective may change how coffee is recommended for its health benefits. “It’s not clear why coffee is better in the morning,” he said, but the potential negative effects of drinking coffee at other times of day could negate its positive benefits.
The researchers’ findings highlight the importance of timing when it comes to coffee consumption and suggest that drinking coffee in the morning may be a key factor in reaping its health benefits.
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drinking-coffee-only-morning-better-heart-disease