Researchers have discovered that drinking coffee in the morning may lower the risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease. A study based on data from over 40,000 US adults found that those who drank coffee primarily in the morning had a significantly reduced risk of mortality compared to non-coffee drinkers.
The study, published in European Heart Journal, used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and analyzed the relationship between coffee drinking timing and mortality risk. The researchers found that survival was improved with moderate to heavy morning coffee consumption, but not with all-day coffee drinkers.
In contrast, people who drank coffee later in the day did not experience a reduction in all-cause mortality or cardiovascular mortality. The study’s findings suggest that the timing of coffee consumption may be important in determining its health benefits.
The researchers propose two potential mechanisms to explain their findings: disruption of circadian rhythms and anti-inflammatory effects of caffeine within coffee. However, further studies are needed to validate these results and establish causal relationships between coffee drinking and survival.
It is worth noting that the study’s limitations include potential biases and measurement errors, and it is unclear whether the findings can be generalized to other countries and cultures. Nevertheless, the researchers conclude that moderate morning coffee consumption may be a healthy habit for those looking to reduce their mortality risk.
Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/113684