Study Shows Link Between Coffee Consumption and Reduced Risk of Death

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that consuming one to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day may lower the risk of death from all causes. Researchers from Tufts University analyzed data from 46,000 adults aged 20 or older over nearly two decades. The study found that drinking black coffee with minimal added sugar and saturated fat was associated with a 14% lower risk of all-cause mortality. However, the benefits diminished when excessive sugar and fat were added. Consuming at least one cup of coffee daily was linked to a 16% lower risk of death, with two to three cups showing a 17% lower risk. The study also noted that excessive coffee consumption did not provide additional benefits and could weaken the reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease. (Newser)