Coffee provides many health benefits and research has suggested it may protect against several diseases. Furthermore, it’s an excellent energy boost. But some individuals worry that drinking too much could harm their wellbeing.

An acceptable daily coffee intake for adults is generally thought to be 400 milligrams, or approximately four 8-ounce cups of regular brewed coffee, according to some studies. Studies suggest this level of caffeine intake reduces risk factors associated with many diseases including heart disease and cancer; other beverages containing caffeine such as tea, soft drinks, chocolate and medications also contain caffeine.

People consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine daily run an increased risk of side effects such as stomach upset, nervousness, restlessness, rapid heart rate and anxiety. Furthermore, people who are pregnant, trying to conceive or taking certain medications should limit their consumption of coffee and caffeinated beverages such as tea.

Coffee is packed with antioxidants, which fight inflammation and oxidative stress, phytochemicals, magnesium potassium and vitamin B; all of which may help combat depression while improving mental performance, according to some research. Furthermore, regular coffee drinkers have lower risks of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease Alzheimer’s disease liver cancer – not to mention athletic performance gains that researchers are currently exploring as potential recovery tools after exercise sessions.

Avoid adding sugary or fat-laden coffee add-ins that increase calorie and fat consumption; these could quickly raise calories and fat levels significantly. Opting instead for skim or almond milk-based beverages could result in less than two grams of carbohydrates and no fat, offering an effective healthful option.

University of Southampton researchers have released a groundbreaking study showing that drinking three to four cups of coffee daily may lower your risk of chronic or fatty liver disease by almost one fifth, which affects approximately two million people every year and accounts for roughly 250,000 deaths per year. They used data from UK Biobank which consisted of health questionnaires completed by over half a million individuals over 10 years; any form of coffee — ground, instant or caffeinated — was associated with lower risks, with ground coffee showing even greater potential as it contains caffeine than instant counterparts when it came to cutting risk and risk reduction; ground was seen as providing additional benefits than instant ones in terms of risk reduction potential.