Even though coffee may often be disparaged, its caffeine may provide many health advantages. These may include lowering heart disease risks, improving cognitive performance and even combatting certain cancers. While opinions regarding what constitutes an acceptable daily intake vary between experts, most agree that up to 400 milligrams (four 8-ounce cups) is safe for most adults unless medical conditions or sensitivity require further restriction of your caffeine consumption.

Deliberate consumption of caffeine can be harmful, leading to digestive issues, anxiety and insomnia as well as an elevated heart rate. Furthermore, caffeine should be avoided by individuals with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart ailments.

Recent research indicates that those who consume two or three cups of coffee daily are significantly less likely to develop atrial fibrillation. Furthermore, research from this same study also indicated that consumption of this amount reduces mortality risk among those already suffering cardiovascular disease by 17% when compared with non-consumers of coffee.

Researchers examined the diets of over 40,000 participants of UK Biobank, an extensive long-term nutrition study. Participants ranged in age from 37-73 and were queried on their coffee consumption as well as other beverages they consumed. Furthermore, data was taken from participants’ medical records, primary care physician visits, inpatient hospital admissions and death registry data to gain additional insights.

Not surprisingly, those who regularly consume coffee and tea were significantly more likely to maintain a healthy diet and be physically active, as well as being associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and all causes overall. What may not be so well known, however, was that moderate coffee consumption is also linked to reduced risks of dying due to all causes combined.

This finding is particularly notable, as it held even when other factors were taken into account, such as smoking, alcohol consumption and diet quality. According to researchers, timing may play a key role in this reduced mortality risk; those who consumed their coffee early in the morning experienced greater benefits compared with those who sipping throughout their day.

For maximum effectiveness in your cup of joe, aim for unsweetened varieties such as black coffee or low-cal non-dairy alternatives that contain less fat or calories – such as unsweetened varieties or decaf alternatives if needed. Keep in mind that calories and fat add up fast so consider selecting those with minimal caloric intake to keep it healthful and to cut back slowly on caffeine consumption or switch to decaf options as you reduce consumption or switch back over. In addition to drinking healthy beverages regularly, it’s also important to practice other healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious diet and getting adequate restorative restful sleep every night!