Coffee is a natural food (it grows on trees!) that people have enjoyed for many centuries. It is one of the most popular and most studied beverages in the world, and decades of independent evidence show that drinking coffee is associated with significant health benefits.
There’s a lot of research out there, so to help get you started, we conducted a review and identified four areas where research has associated coffee with positive health outcomes.
- Brain and mental health: Drinking coffee boosts energy and mood, keeps you alert, and is even linked to reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
- Chronic diseases: Drinking coffee is associated with reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, liver disease, type 2 diabetes and multiple cancers.
- Longevity: Because drinking coffee is linked to reduced risk of so many chronic diseases, it can help you live longer.
- Energy and endurance: Drinking coffee can help improve your physical performance and endurance.
If you’d like to take a deeper dive into the science behind coffee and health, browse our research library.
All information presented is general and not intended as a substitute for individualized healthcare or advice. Please consult your healthcare provider about your personal health.
