More great news for coffee lovers

In a study published in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicinethe researchers analyzed the data health and diets of 171,616 Britons from UK Biobank biodata, over 7 years.

New research confirms that drinking 2-4 cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of premature death from all causes by a third Shutterstock

With consumption participants the coffee, Of these, about half drink unsweetened coffee, one in six drink coffee with sugar, and one in 20 use artificial sweeteners.

The results showed that the longevity benefits of coffee began to increase at 2-4 cups per day, and peaked at 3 cups, according to the study. Daily Mail.

In particular, unsweetened coffee reduced the risk of early death by 29%, while sugared coffee reduced the risk of early death by 31%.

On average, only about 1 teaspoon of sugar is added to a cup of coffee, the researchers note.

However, up to more than 6 cups of coffee per day, the benefits appear to be absent, but tend to be slightly lower than that of no coffee at all.

Unsweetened coffee reduces the risk of premature death by 29%, while sugared coffee reduces the risk by 31% Shutterstock

The new study adds to the many studies that have shown coffee’s many health benefits, including longevity and reduce the risk of disease depression or diabetes.

Chemicals in coffee are thought to reduce inflammation, boost metabolism, and improve insulin sensitivity.

Dr Duane Mellor, a registered dietitian at Aston University in Birmingham, UK, says the study supports the results of many other studies showing that moderate coffee consumption can have health benefits.

And other studies have found that drinking coffee can actually reduce the risk of heart-related problems. Daily Mail.