06/08/2025
Drinking coffee might help you live longer, but only if you skip the sugar and cream, Study shows.
Can your daily cup of coffee actually help you live longer? New research suggests it might — but there’s a catch. According to a recent study looking at data from over 46,000 adults tracked for nearly two decades, people who drank coffee had a noticeably lower risk of dying compared to non-coffee drinkers. But here’s the twist: the benefits were mostly seen in those who drank their coffee black or with just a tiny bit of sugar or fat. Once you start loading your cup with creamers and sugary syrups, the health perks seem to disappear.
The study, which pulled info from the CDC’s National Death Index, found that people who drank one cup of coffee a day had about a 16% lower risk of death, while those sipping two to three cups saw that risk drop by 17%. Drinking more than that didn’t add extra benefits — so chugging six cups won’t make you immortal. They also found that “low sugar” meant under 2.5 grams per cup, roughly half a teaspoon. Not much, but enough to avoid wrecking the good stuff coffee seems to offer.
Of course, scientists caution that this is just one piece of the puzzle. The study didn’t account for all the other healthy habits coffee lovers might have, like eating better or exercising more. So while your morning brew might give you a little edge, it’s not a magic potion. Still, it’s pretty good news for anyone who loves starting their day with a warm mug of plain old coffee.
RESEARCH PAPER 📄
PMID: 40368300
