Research suggests that a moderate intake of coffee and caffeine is associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality1-6. Furthermore, some research suggests that coffee and caffeine may be associated with reduced mortality for specific conditions, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and certain cancers1-6.
Overall, data from meta-analyses suggests that a moderate intake of coffee of around 3 cups per day (∼120 mL/cup6), is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality5,6. Analysis of data on disease specific mortality also suggests that coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of specific conditions, including CVD, type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer6.
A review on the Safety of Caffeine, published by The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), concluded that moderate caffeine consumption, of around 400mg caffeine per day (the equivalent of up to 5 cups of coffee), can be enjoyed as part of a healthy balanced diet and an active lifestyle7. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to limit their caffeine intake to 200mg per day7.
