Don’t drink coffee after this time – Scientists issue a WARNING about brain health

Drinking coffee every day may help protect brain health in old age and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Experts recommend paying attention to both the amount consumed and the timing in order to get the maximum benefit from the beverage.

TodayPress TV  reports, citing “Health”, that large-scale scientific studies have found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee may have a positive effect on cognitive health.

Alzheimer’s disease affects approximately one in nine people aged 65 and older in the United States, amounting to around 7.4 million people. Although the disease cannot be fully prevented, daily habits may influence the risk of developing it.

Jennifer Pallian, a dietitian and founder of the Foodess platform, said that the effects of coffee on brain health have been widely studied. According to her, several large observational studies suggest that moderate coffee consumption may benefit cognitive function.

A large study published this year in the journal “JAMA” followed more than 131,000 people over a period of 43 years. The findings showed that people who drank two to three cups of coffee a day performed better on tests measuring cognitive abilities and had lower rates of dementia.

According to London-based neuroradiologist Emer MacSweeney, participants with the highest caffeine intake had an 18% lower risk of dementia compared with those who consumed the least.

Experts attribute these effects to caffeine, chlorogenic acid and other polyphenols found in coffee. These compounds have antioxidant properties and may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as protect blood vessel function.

Previous studies have also suggested that caffeine may slow the accumulation of beta-amyloid and p-tau proteins, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

When and how much coffee should you drink?

Experts recommend drinking two to three cups of coffee a day for potential brain health benefits. Studies have associated this amount with better outcomes. Drinking more coffee may not provide additional benefits and could even diminish the positive effects.

Caffeinated coffee is best consumed before noon or approximately eight hours before bedtime. This is because quality sleep is one of the important factors in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Hanul Bhandari said that drinking coffee at the wrong time can intensify caffeine’s stimulating effects, disrupt sleep and interfere with the body’s recovery.

In addition, experts recommend avoiding excessive amounts of sugar, flavoured syrups and sweetened cream in coffee. According to them, consuming too many of these additives may increase inflammation and reduce coffee’s potential benefits.

It should be noted that studies have not proven that drinking coffee directly prevents Alzheimer’s disease. The findings indicate only a possible association between coffee consumption and brain health.

Kubra Musayeva