Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer

Coffee lovers have reasons to rejoice as a new study suggests that their daily coffee habit, whether with or without a little sugar, is linked to a decreased risk of premature death. This large-scale Chinese study further supports existing evidence indicating that coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of early mortality when compared to abstaining from coffee. However, what sets this study apart is that it also explores the impact of adding sugar to one's coffee.

The results revealed that individuals who regularly consumed unsweetened coffee had a 16 to 21 per cent lower likelihood of dying during a seven-year follow-up period compared to those who didn't drink coffee at all. Even those who enjoyed 1.5 to 3.5 cups of coffee per day with added sugar experienced a 29 to 31 per cent reduced risk of mortality compared to non-coffee drinkers.

Nonetheless, the outcomes were less conclusive for individuals who sweetened their coffee with artificial sweeteners. The researchers observed that those who preferred sugar-sweetened coffee typically added only about one teaspoon of sugar, and they suggest that the effects may differ for individuals who use more sugar.

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Study Limitations

It is important to note that this study is observational and establishes correlation rather than causation. While the researchers made adjustments for various factors like diet, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle, accurately measuring all differences can be challenging.

Healthy Goodies Takeaway

For coffee enthusiasts, this study and others provide reassurance that there's no need to abandon the daily coffee routine, even if you sweeten it. However, it's essential to be mindful of sugar intake as the World Health Organization recommends limiting daily free sugar consumption to no more than six teaspoons.

Retraining one's taste buds to appreciate flavors without added sweetness can help reduce cravings for less healthy food choices. Previous research has already highlighted the potential health benefits of moderate coffee consumption, such as a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, lower likelihood of developing depression, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases, as well as a decreased risk of certain types of cancer.

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