Coffee is a popular drink that helps many people start their day. Not only that, science has proven that coffee not only helps you stay awake but also brings many health benefits such as supporting the cardiovascular system, promoting metabolism and reducing the risk of chronic diseases, largely thanks to its high content of antioxidants.
In particular, drinking coffee at the right time not only helps you stay awake but also supports the cardiovascular system, improves mood and reduces inflammation more effectively.
What is the best time to drink coffee?
According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a sleep expert working in the US, the best time to drink coffee is from 9-11 am, about 1-3 hours after waking up, according to Today .
Between 9 and 11 a.m., cortisol levels (your body's natural wakefulness hormone) begin to decline after peaking shortly after waking up. Drinking coffee at this time allows the caffeine to have a more pronounced effect without spiking cortisol too much.
Here are the benefits of drinking coffee at the right time.
Drinking coffee between 9-11am is a smart way to optimize benefits for heart health, mental health and sleep - Photo: AI
Drinking coffee at the right time helps you stay awake and improve your mood.
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, helping to increase alertness, improve cognition, motor performance and mood by stimulating dopamine - a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and motivation.
Additionally, drinking coffee mid-morning helps avoid mid-day drowsiness and has less impact on nighttime sleep.
Coffee supports heart health if drunk in the morning
A 2024 study in the European Heart Journal analyzed data from 42,000 people and found that drinking coffee between 4 and 12 hours a day reduced the risk of death by 16% and the risk of heart disease by 31%. However, drinking coffee in the afternoon or evening did not reap this benefit.
Anti-inflammatory effect is better in the morning
Antioxidants in coffee help reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and stabilize heart rate. Some markers of inflammation are higher in the morning, so drinking coffee at this time may be more effective at fighting inflammation, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
Drinking coffee too early or too late can be harmful
Experts recommend not drinking coffee right after waking up, because cortisol levels are high, which can easily cause restlessness and reduce the effectiveness of caffeine.
On the other hand, drinking coffee too late in the day can affect your sleep. It takes your body 5-6 hours to eliminate half of the caffeine you consume. So stop drinking coffee at least 6-8 hours before bedtime, which means no more than 2 p.m. if you go to bed at 10 p.m.
Also, to maximize the benefits, it is ideal to drink 2-3 cups of unsweetened black coffee per day, no more than 4 cups.
So, drinking coffee between 9-11 hours is a smart way to optimize benefits for heart health, mental health and sleep, while limiting side effects, according to Today.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bac-si-chi-ra-khung-gio-uong-ca-phe-tot-nhat-185250730153525147.htm
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