Excessive coffee consumption can easily shorten one's lifespan.

Excessive coffee consumption – more than four cups a day – increases the risk of premature death in people under the age of 55. American scientists reached this conclusion based on data from a study of the lifestyles of 43,000 people aged 20-87, divided into different groups.

The study results showed that people under the age of 55 who drank 28 cups of coffee per week had a 50% higher risk of premature death compared to those who consumed the beverage in moderation. Those over the age of 55 did not face the same risk.



Scientists emphasize that coffee has a complex chemical composition, containing substances that can have positive or negative effects on human health, depending on the dosage.

Coffee contains a large amount of antioxidants, which help stimulate brain activity and combat inflammation. However, this beverage increases arterial blood pressure and contains a large amount of homocysteine, a substance that promotes the development of atherosclerosis.

Scientists also noted that people who drink a lot of coffee also tend to smoke, which is considered one of the causes of increased risk of premature death.

According to VNA - NM