Drinking coffee regularly can add nearly two years to your life.
A new study published in the journal Aging Research Reviews says it’s associated with a lower risk of heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, dementia, and major depression.
Researchers say coffee may have multiple health benefits, including increasing resilience to stress.
Researchers analyzed all available data on coffee and its effects on people and produced the first analysis of the effects of coffee and its compounds on aging.
The results showed that drinking coffee regularly increases your lifespan by 1.84 years and reduces your risk of most age-related diseases.
Drinking coffee regularly is associated with lower risk of depression and dementia (File)
Coffee linked to living longer and lowering risk of several life-threatening diseases (File)
It is unclear how coffee produces such effects.
According to researchers, coffee contains more than 2,000 compounds.
Some have anti-inflammatory properties, while others act as antioxidants, and both types can affect disease and longevity.
Coffee contains particularly high levels of caffeine and chlorogenic acids, which have been shown to protect against cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and inflammation-related conditions.
Chlorogenic acid has also been linked to anxiety and stress and has been suggested as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Researchers from the University of Coimbra in Portugal said, “Coffee should be enjoyed as a treasure trove of benefits in keeping with the golden age.”
