Drinking Coffee Only in the Morning Cuts Death Risk by 16%
A new study reveals that morning coffee drinkers have a significantly lower risk of death compared to those who drink it throughout the day
Coffee, Health Study, Tulane University, Louisiana, Heart Disease
New Orleans: A recent study suggests that having coffee in the morning might be better for your health than sipping it all day long. Researchers looked at over 40,000 adults in the U.S. to see how the timing of coffee affects health.
They found two main groups: those who drink coffee only before noon and those who keep sipping it throughout the day. Interestingly, about 36% of the participants were morning coffee drinkers, while only 14% drank it all day.
Led by experts from Tulane University, the study tracked these individuals for nearly ten years. Sadly, 4,295 participants passed away during that time. After considering various factors, the results showed that morning coffee drinkers had a 16% lower risk of death compared to those who didn’t drink coffee at all, and a 31% lower risk of dying from heart disease.
On the flip side, those who drank coffee all day didn’t see any risk reduction. The researchers concluded that while drinking more coffee is linked to a lower risk of death, this benefit mainly applies to those who drink it in the morning.
Dr. Lu Qi, the lead author from Tulane, mentioned that drinking coffee in the morning might be more beneficial for heart health than having it later in the day. He pointed out that previous research shows coffee doesn’t increase the risk of heart disease and may even lower the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes.
He added that this study is the first to explore how the timing of coffee consumption affects health outcomes. It’s not just about whether you drink coffee or how much, but when you drink it that matters. This could change how we think about dietary advice in the future.
While the study doesn’t explain why morning coffee reduces the risk of heart disease, one theory is that drinking coffee later in the day might mess with our body’s natural rhythms and hormone levels, which could affect heart health.
More research is needed to confirm these findings in different populations, and clinical trials could help us understand the impact of changing when we drink coffee.
In a related editorial, Professor Thomas Luuscher from London noted that many all-day coffee drinkers struggle with sleep issues. He emphasized that there’s strong evidence suggesting that morning coffee is likely healthier, so it’s best to enjoy your cup in the morning.
Interestingly, similar results were found for both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee drinkers, whether they had it in the morning or throughout the day. The researchers also noted that morning coffee drinkers tended to consume less coffee overall compared to those who drank it all day.
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