Science has proven that drinking coffee can help maintain strong muscles and mobility as you age. Plus, it’s already been linked to benefits for the liver and weight loss, making it justifiably a favorite among hot drinks.
You can add coffee to your diet, but remember to exercise restraint, because even healthy things in excess can be harmful to your health. Eat This, Not That talks about the effects of coffee on the body and why you can enjoy it safely.
Effects on skeletal muscles
Japanese scientists investigated whether habitual coffee consumption could slow down sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass. Attention was focused on skeletal muscles, important for mobility, posture and metabolism. The results confirmed that coffee has the potential to influence muscle maintenance, which in turn opens the possibility of new approaches to preserving muscle function in older age.
Research methods and results
Researchers asked 6,369 people aged 45 to 74 about their frequency of drinking coffee. Muscle mass and arm strength were then measured using a bioelectrical analyzer and a spring dynamometer.
The findings suggested that regular coffee consumption may have a positive effect on skeletal muscle mass. While the relationship between the drink and hand strength was not significant, men did see some improvement in grip strength when drinking coffee.
Theory put forward after the study
Researchers have suggested that coffee may affect muscle mass by reducing systemic inflammation. However, after measuring inflammatory markers in the participants, they found no support for this hypothesis. So we can conclude that coffee alone will not make you stronger, but it may have some health benefits.
In addition, coffee consumption reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, which in turn is associated with improved physical activity and muscle health. Therefore, consuming a caffeinated drink before exercise can improve performance and exercise benefits.
Previously, OBOZ.UA told how to drink coffee safely for health.
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