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10 Reasons Coffee Is The Holy Grail

Make sure you get your morning Joe!

Jennifer Zhang
May 07, 2018
University of Southern California
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Coffee is full of antioxidants and health-promoting properties. Antioxidants in the coffee help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk for related disorders. Your coffee intake can be a lot more beneficial than you think! Here are 10 reasons to drink more coffee, backed by research!

1. Lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A study by NCBI found habitual coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

2. Cardiovascular benefits

In the long-running Framingham heart study, every 8 oz cup of coffee consumed per day is linked with a decreasing risk of heart failure by 8%, stroke by 7%, and coronary heart disease by 5% (up to 6 cups per day).

3. Lower risk of Alzheimer’s

In a study by CAIDE, people who drink 3-5 cups are 65% less likely to develop Alzheimer's.

4. Lower risk of stroke in women

A nurse’s health study found women who drink 2-4 cups per day have a 20% lower risk of stroke compared to those who drink 1 cup per month.

5. Lower risk of developing prostate cancer

The Harvard School of Public Health found men who consume 6+ cups of coffee per day had a 20% lower risk of developing prostate cancer.

6. Reduce muscle pain

According to the Journal of Pain, 2 cups of coffee post-workout can cut muscle pain by 48%.

7. Protect from alcohol consumption

From the Archives of Internal Medicine, coffee has liver protecting benefits. The Hepatology Journal writes how coffee can lower elevated liver enzyme levels.

8. Longevity

The New England Journal of Medicine found coffee drinkers to be at a lower risk of dying prematurely from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more. Another study by Harvard also confirmed those who drink 1-5 cups of coffee per day avoid certain diseases linked to premature death.

9. DNA with stronger integrity

The European Journal of Nutrition showed the white blood cells of coffee drinkers have less instances of spontaneous DNA strand breakage.

10. Be happier

The Harvard School of Public Health found women who drink 4+ cups of coffee were 20% less likely to have depression.


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