Coffee Probably Doesn't Extend Your Life


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Key Findings

Studies show a correlation between coffee consumption and longer lifespans, but this doesn't mean coffee directly improves health. The benefits observed may be attributed to other factors, not coffee itself.

Black Coffee Claims

Recent headlines promote black coffee as the key to extending life, but current data doesn't support a difference in health benefits between black coffee and coffee with milk or sweeteners. Studies have not definitively established this claim.

Data Analysis

More research is needed to determine if there is a direct causal relationship between coffee consumption and increased longevity. Current evidence indicates an association but lacks concrete proof that coffee is the reason for extended lifespans.

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Pictured: Necessary for life, but not necessary if you know what I mean. Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

Coffee is a global addiction that humanity has embraced with open arms. We love coffee with a passion that’s rivaled by few other things. Over half of the population of the United States drinks coffee, at an average of 1-2 cups per day, and the rest of the world isn’t far behind.

According to recent headlines, coffee isn’t just a delicious drink that we all love. It might also be extending our lives - although, there’s a catch. You have to drink it black to get the full benefits of the magical brew.

Except that’s not what the data really shows. Drinking coffee is definitely associated with having a longer life, but there’s no good evidence that the coffee makes you healthier. Also, the newest study didn’t show anything about black vs sweetened/milked coffee despite the headlines.

Let’s look at the data.

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