Study: Two or Three

Coffees a Day Best

for Mental Health
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Study: Two or Three Coffees a Day Best for Mental Health

Coffee is said to be the world's most popular drink after water — about 2 billion cups are
drunk every day. Many of us find it hard to do our work or other daily tasks without at
least one cup of the aromatic, caffeine-rich drink.

For coffee lovers who drink moderate amounts, scientists have good news. New
research suggests that people who drink two or three cups of coffee each day are less
likely to have mental health problems.

Researchers found a link between coffee drinking and mental health in a study of
150,000 people in the UK's Biobank data set.
About 80% of the participants drank coffee and 40% of them drank two or three cups a
day, the researchers said in Psychiatry Research.

In the study, those who drank two or three coffees a day — especially ground coffee,
milk-coffee or unsweetened coffee — had a lower risk of depression and anxiety than
people who drank no coffee.

But drinking more than six cups of coffee a day seemed to bring a higher risk of mental
health problems.

The researchers said their findings support the idea that moderate coffee drinking
"could be part of a healthy lifestyle to prevent and manage depression and anxiety in
the general population."
Previous studies have shown that caffeine can affect people's mental health. And other
studies have found that moderate coffee drinking could be linked to physical and
mental health benefits.

US government scientists say there is a "wide variation" in how caffeine affects people
but it "can be part of a healthy diet for most people."

The US scientists suggest healthy adults should not have more caffeine each day than
the average amount in five to six cups of coffee.
What is the main benefit of drinking two or
three cups of coffee a day according to the
study?
True/False/Not Given:

1. The study found that drinking any amount of coffee reduces the risk of depression
and anxiety.
2. The study found that drinking more than six cups of coffee a day is beneficial for
mental health.
3. The study found no variation in how caffeine affects different people.
4. Coffee is the most popular drink in the world.
5. US government scientists say caffeine can never be part of a healthy diet.
6. Drinking coffee is essential for everyone to complete daily tasks.
7. Approximately 80% of the study participants drank coffee.
Discuss:

1. Are you a big coffee drinker? How many cups do you usually have per day?
2. Do you know anyone who has more than six cups of coffee a day?
3. Have your coffee drinking habits changed over the years?
4. Would you find it more difficult to give up coffee or alcohol?
5. Have you ever made changes to your diet after reading health advice?
6. Are there any health or lifestyle trends that have become popular in your country
recently?
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