Drinking Coffee Can Add Years to Your Lifespan: Study

New research from Portugal suggests that drinking coffee regularly could extend the average person's life by nearly two years.

A review conducted by researchers at the University of Coimbra analyzed 85 studies involving participants across four continents. Their findings indicate that drinking around three cups of coffee per day is associated with an average increase of 1.84 years in lifespan.

The study highlights coffee's potential to protect against chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and dementia, according to Science Alert.

These benefits are attributed to bioactive compounds like polyphenols, which may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

The research also emphasizes the concept of healthspan, suggesting coffee may help people live not just longer but healthier lives.

While the findings are promising, researchers caution that coffee is not a cure-all. Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and genetics also play significant roles in longevity.

Experts recommend moderate consumption, or about three to five cups per day for most adults.