Coffee drinkers take great pride in their morning cup, but how much of this popular beverage should be consumed to stay healthy? A study published in 2022 by The Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that in moderation drinking three to five cups per day of either caffeinated or decaf coffee can benefit health – one such study concluded that people who regularly drank two or three black, unsweetened coffee daily had a 30% lower mortality risk compared with those who either avoided or consumed over four cups at any one time.

Coffee has long been touted for its health benefits, particularly its role in helping prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But other benefits can also include supporting liver and digestive system function. While coffee may offer health advantages, it should never replace more effective habits such as exercising regularly or getting enough restful sleep.

Caffeine overconsumption has the opposite effect, leading to insomnia and anxiety which in turn contributes to unhealthy habits like excessive drinking and poor diet choices. While excess caffeine consumption may harm our livers, the latter can still clear excess caffeine out of our bloodstreams by clearing it from our system; but what does this mean for coffee lovers who are sensitive to caffeine?

Studies conducted by The Journal of Hepatology demonstrated how black coffee helps the liver by lowering harmful liver enzymes and diminishing scarring caused by hepatitis C infection. Furthermore, black coffee can prevent fatty liver disease – when extra fat accumulates within liver cells – which may lead to cirrhosis or even liver cancer. For maximum liver benefits, choose single-origin specialty beans that have been carefully roasted without increasing bitterness or acidity levels too much.

Coffee has long been known to help the digestive system. Thanks to diterpenes, flavonoids, and tannins – natural compounds found in coffee that aid in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients – it can aid digestion and absorption. Even without drinking coffee regularly yourself, your gut may still benefit from eating foods high in fiber as part of a nutritious diet plan.

Some studies have linked coffee consumption with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure, but most of these findings only apply at higher intakes (over four cups a day). Furthermore, most of these studies did not account for other lifestyle factors like smoking or high-fat diet consumption when making their observations.

Cardiology and public health groups generally agree that moderate coffee drinking is safe for adults as long as it’s not sweetened with cream. But if you suffer from heart disease, consult with your physician regarding its consumption and look out for any adverse side effects such as irregular heart rhythms or high blood pressure.