More health boosts from coffee
I'm a great fan of coffee. That's because having three to five cups a day has been shown to reduce your risk of dementia by more than 40%. It also lowers your risk of heart failure, heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. Now, an observational study published in the European Journal of Nutrition has found that folks who drink more coffee have less total body fat and inflammation-causing visceral belly fat, healthier blood glucose levels and more muscle mass than folks who drink less coffee.
In men, robust coffee drinking is also associated with higher levels of total and bioavailable testosterone and greater concentrations of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). And it improves their glucose-insulin levels more than it does for women.
But -- and there is always a "but" -- you can't put sugar, creamers, dairy or syrupy flavorings into your cuppa joe and get such far-reaching boosts to your health. Also ... are you wondering if decaf helps reduce fat, increases muscle mass and boosts your metabolic markers such as blood glucose and insulin? Studies have found that it does reduce fasting blood glucose levels (bravo!) and protects against dementia, but it doesn't seem to reduce visceral fat or promote muscle mass.
So, if you don't drink caffeinated coffee and/or if you want to lose belly fat, increase muscle mass and stay younger longer, try reading (and then applying) the nutritional advice in my book "What to Eat When." Then discover the personalized AI lifestyle coaching that will make you younger and healthier at 4YOUngevity.com.
Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, "The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow," and find out more at www.4YOUngevity.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at drmikerealage@gmail.com.
(c)2026 Michael Roizen, M.D.
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