E184 - Coffee and Health/Longevity

Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, delve into the complex relationship between coffee consumption and health, particularly its impact on longevity. They discuss both the potential downsides of coffee, such as its effects on sleep and anxiety, and the wealth of research suggesting that coffee may actually contribute to a longer life. The conversation highlights various studies, the mechanisms behind coffee's health benefits, and offers practical advice for coffee drinkers.   (0:00) - Introduction (1:49) - The Downsides (3:03) - Observational Research (6:19) - Interpreting the Research  (8:22) - The Mechanisms  (10:21) - Final Thoughts & Summary   WEBSITE:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en   Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian