Drinking coffee, and not just in the morning, has become part of the routine of many people around the world. But it turns out that savoring a cup of this stimulating beverage is not only a pleasure for our palate, but also a habit that is beneficial for our health.
A team of researchers followed 1,161 people over the age of 55 for seven years as part of the Amsterdam Longitudinal Study of Aging and found that regular coffee consumption was associated with a lower risk of frailty. Defined as weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, slow walking speed, or low physical activity.
The study determined that a 125 ml cup of coffee consumed 4 to 6 times a day. Taking into account that moderate consumption of this beverage can be defined as 3 to 5 cups per day. According to the caffeine safety review conducted by the European Food Safety Authority—is the appropriate dose to reduce the likelihood of developing frailty.
Scientists attribute its beneficial effect to a wide range of biologically active compounds, including antioxidants. These components help reduce inflammation, reduce muscle loss, and prevent muscle damage.
Coffee may also help regulate insulin sensitivity and, by contributing to better glucose control, help maintain energy levels in older adults. As well as help prevent metabolic problems associated with frailty.
“Drinking coffee is essential in many people’s daily lives, and as they age, they constantly look for ways to maintain their health. “Our findings highlight the potential beneficial association between daily coffee consumption and a reduced risk of frailty in old age in the older population,” concluded the study’s lead author, Margreet R. Olthof, associate professor at the Institute for Public Health Research at the Free University of Amsterdam.
With information from Russia Today
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