Every few years, a new study is published on the health benefits or drawbacks of drinking coffee. With an estimated 1.4 billion cups of coffee being poured every day, it stands to reason that as consumers, we should be interested in understanding the health impact of our daily cup of joe. As with anything we consume, a large part of the question has to do with how much of it we are consuming. Because of its caffeine content, drinking too much coffee can lead to anxiety, sleeplessness, feeling wired, headaches, and even nausea due to the high caffeine content in a typical coffee.
However, a more modest amount of coffee can avoid these pesky side effects. The amount of coffee considered moderate might amaze you as well — with three to five cups every day, with a total of some 400 grams of caffeine — being considered a reasonable serving. Some people can handle coffee better than others, though, so be sure to see how it affects you personally before drinking as much!
If you stick to a modest daily intake, science is behind you when it comes to positive health effects. Coffee may help counter several conditions, including diabetes, liver cancer, cirrhosis, and Parkinson’s disease. A study was released that showed drinking five cups of coffee each day, instead of none, can result in a 30 percent risk reduction for type 2 diabetes.
