Coffee and longevity: see the benefits of this drink

Despite what many say, coffee is one of the healthiest drinks, as proven by scientists. According to recent research, for example, having a cup of coffee a day can prevent diabetes.

Also, coffee can help with longevity. According to studies, people who drank coffee were more likely to live longer than those who drank moderate amounts. Want to know more? Follow!

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Some of the main benefits

One of the drink's central factors is its energy potential. Furthermore, other properties, according to endocrinologist Filippo Pedrinola, member of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology (Sbem), include its ability to help burn fat.

In addition, caffeine provides activation of the nervous system. In this way, it ensures an increase in adrenaline in the blood that acts by breaking down fat cells. Thus, releasing fatty acids into the blood, a kind of fuel for the body.

There is also evidence that coffee consumption can boost memory. When observing volunteers who consumed coffee daily, the research carried out by the University of John Hopkins concluded that a person who consumes two cups a day can do well on tests of memory.

Longevity and Caffeine

A study conducted in 2012 showed that continuous coffee intake can lower the risk of death from several serious diseases. In that study, about 402,260 people were tested and it was observed that people between the ages of 50 and 70 were less likely to get serious illnesses.

So, the point of the research is to drink about 4 to 5 cups a day of coffee, which has been shown to decrease the chances of early death by about 12% to 16%. Now, taking more than directed has not shown any benefit.

It is worth remembering that all these studies have an observational character, which cannot express with certainty whether coffee caused the reduction in the risk of death. However, the results have a certain guarantee.