Coffee lovers may extend their lifespan by nearly two years, according to researchers who have found compelling evidence to support this claim.

“A cup of coffee in the morning will prolong your life for a long time,” - I have remembered these simple rhymes since my distant childhood. They adorned a kind of Soviet propaganda posters and postcards, educating the masses about exotic rituals. Back then, people weren't particularly fond of this invigorating drink; instead, they drank tea, beer, or brine in the mornings.

As it turns out, Soviet propaganda was generally correct regarding coffee. Years of research have clarified: how long is “for a long time”? It has also been determined how many cups of coffee are needed to achieve a beneficial effect.

The specifics were revealed by a team of scientists from the University of Coimbra in Portugal. They analyzed 85 studies conducted by colleagues who collectively examined hundreds of thousands of volunteers from Europe, America, Australia, and Asia – essentially from all over the world. They concluded: yes, coffee does extend life. From the results presented in the studies, they calculated that, on average, coffee lovers who drink 4 cups a day gain an additional 1.84 years of life. That’s almost a year and a month.

- The effect is apparently linked to the preservation of the functions of the muscular, cardiovascular, mental, and immune systems, - the Portuguese wrote in an article recently published in Aging Research Reviews, - and a reduction in the incidence of the most common diseases affecting the elderly, such as heart attacks, strokes, certain types of cancer, diabetes, dementia, severe depression, weakness, and respiratory diseases.

- We know that the world’s population is aging faster than ever, so it is increasingly important to study dietary measures that can help people not only live longer but also lead healthier lives, - quotes the portal ScienceAlert one of the researchers.

There were also such “advertising” posters.

MEANWHILE

There is coffee (available everywhere) that, on the contrary, shortens life. It was “exposed” last year by Chinese and Australian scientists from the Xi'an Jiaotong University Medical Center and the Centre for Sexual Health in Melbourne. Details can be found in our article.