When should I drink coffee to get health benefits?

Choosing the right time to drink coffee can enhance the health benefits of this popular beverage.

Nên uống cà phê vào thời điểm nào để mang lại ‘lợi ích’ cho sức khoẻ?

Drinking coffee in moderation should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle. (Graphic: Minh Nhat)

Recently, a study published in the "European Journal of Preventive Cardiology ", a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), has shown the positive effects of coffee on health. Accordingly, drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day is associated with a longer life and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to not drinking coffee at all.

In this study, ground coffee, instant coffee and decaffeinated coffee were all associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease incidence and death from cardiovascular disease or any cause, said study author Professor Peter Kistler.

The results suggest that moderate coffee consumption should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle."

Studies show that coffee helps reduce the risk of many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's, liver disease prevention and some cancers.

Choosing the right time to drink coffee can boost the health benefits of this popular beverage.

However, drinking coffee requires attention to time and quantity to avoid negative impacts on sleep and overall health.

Drinking coffee in the morning after waking up is a common habit and has been studied a lot. According to Dr. Steven Miller from Colorado State University, USA, the best time to drink coffee is from 9:30 to 11:30.

At this time, the concentration of the hormone cortisol in the body is highest, at the same time cortisol helps reduce feelings of fatigue and increase alertness.

Additionally, a 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that drinking coffee in the morning after waking up increased concentration and improved performance on tasks.

Drinking coffee before a workout is also a good time to reap the benefits of caffeine. According to a 2019 study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism , caffeine improves exercise performance and reduces post-workout fatigue.

When drinking coffee, you need to pay attention to the time and quantity to avoid negative impacts on sleep and overall health. (Graphics: Minh Nhat)

Additionally, a study by Dr. Christopher Irwin from Coventry University, UK, has shown that caffeine helps reduce muscle pain and increase pain tolerance, thereby helping to increase exercise efficiency and reduce the risk of injury.

Drinking coffee between meals may also have health benefits. According to a 2020 study published in the Journal of Nutrition , caffeine reduces hunger and increases feelings of fullness, which can reduce the risk of overeating and aid weight loss.

In addition, drinking coffee between meals also helps increase energy and concentration for a long time, increasing work performance and helping you solve work effectively.

Despite some health benefits, experts still advise people not to drink too much coffee to avoid negative impacts on sleep and overall health. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults should not drink more than 400mg of caffeine per day, equivalent to about 4 cups of espresso.

For pregnant women, caffeine intake should be limited to less than 200mg per day. Children and adolescents should also limit their daily caffeine intake.

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