Drink this and live longer? Study reveals 'anti-inflammatory' benefits of coffee are linked to longevity
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While several factors combine to influence how long we live, adopting an active lifestyle and diet is the best way to protect ourselves against diseases that can jeopardise our health.
We’ve all heard about miracle foods and drinks that offer the promise of longer life and fewer health complications. But, more often than not, these claims don’t hold up to scientific scrutiny – leaving us jaded and sceptical.
Fortunately, there is one drink in your cupboard that has anti-ageing and health-boosting properties - and its effect are backed up by science.
Dr Andre Brittain-Dissont, the clinical lead at Extensa Anti-Ageing Clinic, revealed that a ‘simple and natural’ drink could help us live longer and reduce our risk of bowel cancer - and it’s something that you probably enjoy every day.
The drink in question? Coffee.
Coffee is one of life's simple pleasures. It's rich, flavourful, and caffeinated, which means it can keep us alert and energised no matter how much we're dreading our day.
It is our go-to drink whenever we’re needing that 'pick-me-up' energy every morning (or any time of the day really) and just like any other hot beverage we drink, it also gives us the feeling of warmth.
But what makes coffee so special? Is it the caffeine, the antioxidants, or some other compound that's helping us stay healthy?
According to Dr Andre Brittain-Dissont, the clinical lead at Extensa Aesthetics Clinic, there are ‘so many fads and trends, drinks and foods in fancy bottles or packaging, making bold claims which are generally unfounded with no scientific basis or merit’.
However, he believes that coffee is proven to be a ‘simple and natural product’ which offers so much more than caffeine.
Dr Brittain meticulously explained that several studies on coffee prove that the drink can not only prolong your lifespan but also lower your risk of bowel cancer.
In a lifetime study, a correlation was found between coffee consumption and longevity.
People who regularly drank coffee were more likely to live to 80 or 90 years old, while people who didn’t drink coffee were more susceptible to cardiovascular disease and other premature causes of death.
When it comes to coffee’s antioxidants, Dr Brittain also disclosed that the effects are independent of the caffeine in coffee.
‘We should understand that coffee is a natural product with hundreds, maybe thousands of biologically active components separate from caffeine,’ he said.
‘These have an anti-inflammatory effect and an antioxidant effect that have been shown to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, kidney disease and heart failure.’
Yes, you read that right! Coffee also reduces the risk of kidney damage and heart failure.
Dr Brittain said that the drink improves your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, reduces the chance of diabetes, and boosts DNA repair.
Aside from these health benefits, studies also prove that coffee can help you live longer.
Scientists discovered that people who drank two to three cups of coffee per day were less likely to die from all causes, compared to people who didn't drink coffee regularly. Keep in mind, three coffees a day could seem excessive to some and like very little to others. This is simply an average.
So even if you can't handle the taste in the morning or you don’t enjoy it, at least this one benefit might make you reconsider, right?
Dr Brittain even added that you don’t have to worry about the amount of sugar in coffee, adding it to your drink could probably make it one of the easiest and most enjoyable healthy beverages to start adding to our daily diet.
‘The important part of coffee is probably not the caffeine, as the large study demonstrated that whether it was decaffeinated or caffeinated coffee the benefits were still the same,’ he said.
Dr Brittain also noted that drinking decaf, ground and instant coffee could reduce the risk of death by 14, 27 and 11 per cent respectively.
‘We should understand that coffee is a natural product with hundreds, maybe thousands of biologically active components separate to caffeine.’
‘These have an anti-inflammatory effect and an antioxidant effect that have been shown to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, kidney disease and heart failure.’
But, of course, be mindful of the amount of sugar you add to your coffee as too much sugar intake could lead to other issues such as diabetes.
While decaffeinated coffee and regular coffee both offer the same benefits, Dr Brittain also said that it's best to brew coffee at home if you want to get the most out of it.
‘As often is the case, it is the cheap and simple options which have been around for thousands of years that offer great anti-ageing benefits,’ he said.
So, the next time you're reaching for that instant coffee packet in the cupboard, reconsider and brew a fresh cup of coffee instead.
Of course, it is important to seek professional medical advice from your GP before making any dietary changes.
It’s amazing how something so simple and natural can offer so many long-term health benefits. Members, when it comes to living well and taking care of your body while adding years to your life, it’s clear that sticking to the basics is often the best solution.
Do you have a cup of coffee every day? What tips do you have for keeping your health in tip-top shape during your senior years? Share your experiences in the comments below.
We’ve all heard about miracle foods and drinks that offer the promise of longer life and fewer health complications. But, more often than not, these claims don’t hold up to scientific scrutiny – leaving us jaded and sceptical.
Fortunately, there is one drink in your cupboard that has anti-ageing and health-boosting properties - and its effect are backed up by science.
Dr Andre Brittain-Dissont, the clinical lead at Extensa Anti-Ageing Clinic, revealed that a ‘simple and natural’ drink could help us live longer and reduce our risk of bowel cancer - and it’s something that you probably enjoy every day.
The drink in question? Coffee.
Researchers revealed the secret drink that could help people live longer. Credit: Pexels/Alex Green.
Coffee is one of life's simple pleasures. It's rich, flavourful, and caffeinated, which means it can keep us alert and energised no matter how much we're dreading our day.
It is our go-to drink whenever we’re needing that 'pick-me-up' energy every morning (or any time of the day really) and just like any other hot beverage we drink, it also gives us the feeling of warmth.
But what makes coffee so special? Is it the caffeine, the antioxidants, or some other compound that's helping us stay healthy?
According to Dr Andre Brittain-Dissont, the clinical lead at Extensa Aesthetics Clinic, there are ‘so many fads and trends, drinks and foods in fancy bottles or packaging, making bold claims which are generally unfounded with no scientific basis or merit’.
However, he believes that coffee is proven to be a ‘simple and natural product’ which offers so much more than caffeine.
Dr Brittain meticulously explained that several studies on coffee prove that the drink can not only prolong your lifespan but also lower your risk of bowel cancer.
In a lifetime study, a correlation was found between coffee consumption and longevity.
The components of coffee beans can provide a lot of benefits to the body, including the regulation of blood sugar and the reduction of bowel cancer risks. Credit: Pexels/Igor Haritanovich.
People who regularly drank coffee were more likely to live to 80 or 90 years old, while people who didn’t drink coffee were more susceptible to cardiovascular disease and other premature causes of death.
When it comes to coffee’s antioxidants, Dr Brittain also disclosed that the effects are independent of the caffeine in coffee.
‘We should understand that coffee is a natural product with hundreds, maybe thousands of biologically active components separate from caffeine,’ he said.
‘These have an anti-inflammatory effect and an antioxidant effect that have been shown to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, kidney disease and heart failure.’
Yes, you read that right! Coffee also reduces the risk of kidney damage and heart failure.
Dr Brittain said that the drink improves your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, reduces the chance of diabetes, and boosts DNA repair.
Aside from these health benefits, studies also prove that coffee can help you live longer.
Scientists discovered that people who drank two to three cups of coffee per day were less likely to die from all causes, compared to people who didn't drink coffee regularly. Keep in mind, three coffees a day could seem excessive to some and like very little to others. This is simply an average.
So even if you can't handle the taste in the morning or you don’t enjoy it, at least this one benefit might make you reconsider, right?
Dr Brittain even added that you don’t have to worry about the amount of sugar in coffee, adding it to your drink could probably make it one of the easiest and most enjoyable healthy beverages to start adding to our daily diet.
‘The important part of coffee is probably not the caffeine, as the large study demonstrated that whether it was decaffeinated or caffeinated coffee the benefits were still the same,’ he said.
Dr Brittain also noted that drinking decaf, ground and instant coffee could reduce the risk of death by 14, 27 and 11 per cent respectively.
‘We should understand that coffee is a natural product with hundreds, maybe thousands of biologically active components separate to caffeine.’
‘These have an anti-inflammatory effect and an antioxidant effect that have been shown to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, kidney disease and heart failure.’
But, of course, be mindful of the amount of sugar you add to your coffee as too much sugar intake could lead to other issues such as diabetes.
While decaffeinated coffee and regular coffee both offer the same benefits, Dr Brittain also said that it's best to brew coffee at home if you want to get the most out of it.
‘As often is the case, it is the cheap and simple options which have been around for thousands of years that offer great anti-ageing benefits,’ he said.
So, the next time you're reaching for that instant coffee packet in the cupboard, reconsider and brew a fresh cup of coffee instead.
Of course, it is important to seek professional medical advice from your GP before making any dietary changes.
It’s amazing how something so simple and natural can offer so many long-term health benefits. Members, when it comes to living well and taking care of your body while adding years to your life, it’s clear that sticking to the basics is often the best solution.
Do you have a cup of coffee every day? What tips do you have for keeping your health in tip-top shape during your senior years? Share your experiences in the comments below.
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