Tomorrow's coffee will taste different after reading this study!

2026-04-18 18:57:26Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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A study of more than 40,000 American adults has found that the timing of coffee consumption may be as important as the amount when it comes to living a longer, healthier life. The research supports previous studies linking moderate coffee consumption to numerous health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Although previous studies have focused on the amount of coffee consumed, this study examined the timing of consumption, and the findings may prompt some individuals to reconsider their coffee routines.

Coffee time and health outcomes

“Studies so far suggest that coffee consumption does not increase the risk of heart disease and appears to reduce the risk of several chronic diseases,” said Lu Qi, a professor at Tulane University. “Given the effects that caffeine has on our bodies, we wanted to see if the time of day we drink coffee has any impact on heart health.”

The researchers classified coffee drinkers into two main groups: those who drank coffee most in the morning (36% of participants) and those who consumed coffee throughout the day (14% of participants). The remaining 48% did not consume coffee at all.

Morning coffee has more benefits

The results showed that those who consumed coffee during the first hours of the morning had the greatest health benefits. The study, which lasted just under 10 years, showed that morning coffee drinkers had a 16% lower risk of death from any cause and a 31% lower risk of death from heart disease, compared to individuals who did not consume coffee.

Unlike these, those who drank coffee throughout the day did not show any significant reduction in the risk of death.

Powerful benefits for heart health

The benefits were particularly noticeable in heart health: moderate coffee drinkers in the morning had a 48% reduction in heart-related deaths, with those who consumed more coffee (3+ cups) seeing a 39% reduction, and light coffee drinkers (one cup or less) seeing a 35% reduction.

Why morning coffee may be more convenient

Experts propose two main mechanisms to explain why morning coffee may offer more benefits. First, late-night coffee consumption may disrupt the body's circadian rhythms by suppressing the production of melatonin, a hormone that is linked to sleep cycles and heart health. Heavy afternoon coffee consumption can reduce nighttime melatonin by up to 30%.

Second, the anti-inflammatory effects of coffee may be most beneficial in the morning, when the body's inflammatory markers are at their peak, and consuming coffee at this time may enable the most effective use of anti-inflammatory compounds.

In conclusion, this new study shows that it's not just the amount and benefits of coffee that matter, but also the time you consume coffee can affect your long-term health.


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