Four daily cups of coffee in middle age can prevent frailty in old age

“Iffy” Habit Wards Off Frailty?

Some things get BETTER with age…

Like fine wine… cheese… and hopefully, YOU.

After all, you have the wisdom that comes from decades of life experience…

But like many older folks, you may also face worries and challenges along the way.

One common worry is frailty, which can shrink your muscles… sap your strength and energy… and steal your independence.

But a brand-new study revealed that if you had a certain “iffy” habit in your 50s…

You may NEVER have to worry about weakness or frailty in the decades that follow.

STRONG Brews

Friend, is there ANY beverage more controversial than coffee?

For years, it was considered “questionable” or downright unhealthy.

And previous studies hinted at its dark side – especially, if you drank a LOT of it.

But newer research continues to reveal that coffee actually delivers multiple health benefits…

Like protecting against liver disease… and reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and early mortality.

And now, a new study has even MORE good news for coffee lovers…

Especially, if you’re a dedicated drinker who likes to keep refilling your cup – and have been doing so for a long time.

The study involved more than 12,000 middle-aged and older folks, aged 45 to 74.

At baseline, researchers measured the subjects’ physical frailty using standard evaluations like handgrip strength and a TUG test (how much time it takes to get up and go).

Fast forward more than 20 years later – a time when all the participants were seniors – and researchers took those same measurements again.

Turns out, those who’d been regular coffee or tea drinkers in middle age…

Were LESS likely to experience muscle weakness, plunging energy, and frailty as they got older.

And while both green and black tea were beneficial…

The biggest winners of all were dedicated coffee fans who consistently drank four or more cups of java per day during middle age.

Those who enjoyed multiple cups of Joe were MOST likely to retain muscle mass, strength, and energy – and reduce their risk of frailty – WELL into old age.

The key was caffeine, so chocolate and soda also helped lower frailty odds.

But that’s likely the ONLY benefit of soda, which is one of the WORST things to consume on the planet.

Beat Frailty at ANY Age

So what’s the connection between caffeine and frailty?

Well, previous studies found that caffeine stimulates muscle weight and strength in mice.

But coffee and tea deliver big gains to humans as well.

For example, they’re LOADED with polyphenols – plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers.

Polyphenols can also plunge the odds of diseases known to worsen frailty, like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and neurological disorders.

But friend, don’t despair if you WEREN’T a coffee drinker in your 50s…

Because it’s NEVER too late to make changes that can keep you strong and energetic for the rest of your life.

Start by boosting your intake of polyphenols, especially quercetin, which was shown to lower seniors’ frailty risk by 20 percent.

You’ll find quercetin in tea, along with apples, blackberries, blueberries, onions, and kale.

You can also take a daily supplement.

And don’t forget physical activity – one of the VERY best ways to keep your muscles in shape.

Of course, lifting weights is great, but so is ANY type of activity, including a brisk 20 – 30 minute walk most days.

But always speak to your doctor first.

Source:

“4 cups of coffee or tea could be secret recipe for fighting frailty in old age.” StudyFinds, October 23, 2023. (studyfinds.org/coffee-tea-muscle-strength-frailty)