Doctors point out the best times to drink coffee.

Drinking coffee at the right time not only helps you stay alert but also supports cardiovascular health, improves mood, and reduces inflammation more effectively.

Coffee is a popular beverage that helps many people start their day. Furthermore, science has proven that coffee not only helps with alertness but also offers many health benefits such as supporting cardiovascular health, boosting metabolism, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases, largely due to its high content of antioxidants.

In particular, drinking coffee at the right time not only helps you stay alert but also supports cardiovascular health, improves mood, and reduces inflammation more effectively.

When is the best time to drink coffee?

According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a sleep expert working in the US, the best time to drink coffee is between 9 and 11 a.m., about 1-3 hours after waking up, according to Today .

Between 9 and 11 a.m., cortisol levels (the body's natural wakefulness hormone) begin to decrease after peaking immediately after waking up. Drinking coffee at this time allows caffeine to have a more pronounced effect without causing excessive cortisol spikes.

Here are the benefits of drinking coffee at the right time.

Drinking coffee between 9 and 11 a.m. is a smart way to optimize the benefits for cardiovascular health, mental well-being, and sleep - Photo: AI

Drinking coffee at the right time helps you stay alert and improves your mood.

Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, increasing alertness, improving cognition, athletic performance, and mood by stimulating dopamine—a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and motivation.

Additionally, drinking coffee in the mid-morning helps prevent daytime drowsiness and has minimal impact on nighttime sleep.

Coffee supports cardiovascular health if consumed in the morning.

A 2024 study in the European Heart Journal analyzed data from 42,000 people and found that drinking coffee between 4 and 12 o'clock reduced the risk of death by 16% and the risk of heart disease by 31%. However, drinking coffee in the afternoon or evening did not yield these benefits.

The anti-inflammatory effect is better in the morning.

The antioxidants in coffee help reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and stabilize heart rate. Some signs of inflammation are elevated in the morning, so drinking coffee at this time is more effective in combating inflammation, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.

Drinking coffee too early or too late can be harmful.

Experts advise against drinking coffee immediately after waking up, as cortisol levels are high at that time, which can easily cause restlessness and reduce the effectiveness of caffeine.

Conversely, drinking coffee too late in the day can affect sleep. It takes the body 5-6 hours to metabolize half of the caffeine consumed. Therefore, you should stop drinking coffee at least 6-8 hours before bedtime, meaning you shouldn't drink it after 2 PM if you go to bed at 10 PM.

Additionally, to maximize the benefits, it's ideal to drink 2-3 cups of unsweetened black coffee per day, and no more than 4 cups.

Therefore, drinking coffee between 9 and 11 a.m. is a smart way to optimize the benefits for cardiovascular health, mental well-being, and sleep, while minimizing side effects, according to Today.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bac-si-chi-ra-khung-gio-uong-ca-phe-tot-nhat-185250730153525147.htm