Coffee Consumption and Mortality Among U.S. Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study
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Decaffeinated coffee consumption and risk of total and site-specific cancer
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Coffee in the U.S.
Coffee is an important part of Americans’ daily lives. In fact, 66% of American adults drink coffee each day (compare that to the 10% of U.S. adults who eat eggs daily) and more than 70% of American adults drink coffee each week—making coffee America’s favorite beverage. Over 99% of the coffee we drink is imported—and those […]
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Research library
Many independent researchers around the world study coffee and health, publishing hundreds of scientific studies each year. Here we’ve gathered examples of peer-reviewed research that shows that drinking coffee is linked to many significant health benefits.
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Frequently asked questions
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. In addition to tasting great, coffee is associated with many significant health benefits—including improved memory and mood, reduced risk of multiple cancers and chronic diseases, and enhanced energy and endurance.
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Associations between different coffee types, neurodegenerative diseases, and related mortality: findings from a large prospective cohort study
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Is it OK to drink coffee after working out?
Yes—research shows coffee can provide similar hydrating qualities as water, when consumed in moderation, helping rehydrate after a workout. (You can also drink coffee before a workout!) However, if you drink caffeinated coffee, the caffeine can act as a diuretic, encouraging urination – this can be the case especially if you don’t often drink coffee. […]
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Is it OK to drink coffee before working out?
Yes, it’s OK to drink coffee before working out—and, even better, it could help improve your performance, according to experts from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). A position statement from the ISSN states that drinking coffee leads to neuromuscular, antioxidant, endocrine, cognitive, and metabolic effects that can impact exercise performance and recovery. These […]
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Does coffee hydrate you?
Yes—studies show that coffee can provide similar hydrating qualities as water, when consumed in moderation. For some people, especially those who don’t often drink coffee, caffeine can act as a diuretic (that is, it makes you pee). Paying attention to overall hydration and drinking water and other beverages in addition to coffee can help ensure […]
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Why does coffee make you poop?
Coffee doesn’t make everyone poop. However, if that’s how it affects you, it’s probably not just about caffeine—let us introduce you to a hormone named gastrin. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee prompt the body to create gastrin, which promotes digestion by stimulating stomach contractions and the release of gastric acid. Gastrin also is one of […]
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