Morning Coffee Linked to Lower Mortality Risk

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal indicates that drinking coffee in the morning significantly lowers the risk of mortality compared to drinking it later in the day. The study, led by Dr. Lu Qi from Tulane University, analyzed data from over 40,000 adults and found that morning coffee drinkers were 16% less likely to die from any cause and 31% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease. In contrast, individuals who consumed coffee throughout the day did not experience the same health benefits, showing no significant reduction in mortality compared to non-coffee drinkers. The research highlights the importance of not just coffee consumption quantity but also timing in relation to health outcomes. Dr. Qi suggests that dietary guidelines may need to reconsider the timing of coffee consumption to optimize health benefits. The findings are based on comprehensive dietary data collected between 1999 and 2018, emphasizing the potential health advantages of morning coffee intake.