Safe amount of coffee per day to not affect health

Coffee has been linked to many health benefits, including increased longevity in some populations.

Research has shown that caffeine, one of the many active compounds in coffee, stimulates the central nervous system and improves alertness, attention, and reaction time. It may also aid athletic endurance and exercise performance.

It is necessary to drink coffee at the recommended level to protect health. Photo: Ha May

Substances in coffee help reduce the risk of chronic disease, protect liver function and beta cells, which are essential for the release of insulin to control blood sugar. People who regularly drink 1-4 cups of coffee/day may have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

However, consuming too much coffee in a short period of time can cause unwanted side effects such as poor sleep, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, irritability, digestive disorders...

Studies show that up to 400 mg of caffeine per day is safe for adults. An average cup of coffee contains about 100 mg of caffeine, and most adults can consume 3-4 cups of brewed coffee per day without side effects.

Source: https://laodong.vn/suc-khoe/luong-ca-phe-an-toan-moi-ngay-de-khong-anh-huong-suc-khoe-1368126.ldo