Starting our day with coffee has long been shown to reduce drowsiness and boost metabolism, as well as provide antioxidants which fight free radicals that damage cells, plus vitamins B2, B3 and B5. Unfortunately, too much caffeine consumption may result in insomnia, stomach issues, anxiety depression high blood pressure heart palpitations headaches nervousness fatigue.

Limit yourself to no more than two or three cups per day of coffee for optimal health benefits, according to research. A daily cup has been linked with improved muscular, cardiovascular and mental wellbeing among older adults as well as reduced risks of diseases like liver cancer, Parkinson’s disease diabetes heart attacks stroke dementia frailty. Furthermore, coffee contains phytonutrients and anti-oxidants which help decrease chronic inflammation that contributes to premature aging.

What makes this beverage even more interesting is how its effects vary based on when we drink it. A recent analysis based on data collected from more than 40,000 participants of long-term health, nutrition, and lifestyle research discovered that those who only drank coffee in the morning were significantly less likely to die from heart disease or other causes over nearly 10 years than those who didn’t drink their daily cup. Findings also showed that those who consumed coffee later in the day were at increased risks of death and cardiovascular disease than other groups, possibly because drinking coffee later could interfere with circadian rhythms and levels of hormones that impact blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors.

Additionally, those who drank their coffee with milk and sugar had greater results, suggesting that dairy fats helped prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol. This is important because heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans; increasing coffee consumption could reduce your risk of it.

If coffee isn’t your cup of tea, don’t fret; other foods contain similar beneficial compounds and nutrients as this brew. But if it is necessary for your morning ritual, don’t forget to drink water alongside it to stay hydrated. And try not to mix coffee with alcohol as this could dehydrate you while interfering with sleep patterns and liver functions – not good news if you suffer from reflux!