A recent study suggests that coffee may provide significant health benefits for the elderly, potentially enhancing their overall quality of life in later years.
According to The Sun, researchers examined 1,161 individuals aged 55 and above and found that regular coffee consumption may help preserve muscle strength and lower the risk of falls — a common concern in old age.
Experts noted that coffee intake is linked to a reduced risk of asthenia, a condition marked by muscle weakness and severe fatigue that can impede recovery from illnesses or injuries and increase the chances of falling. Participants who drank two to three cups of coffee daily were found to have a 64% lower risk of developing frailty compared to those with lower coffee intake.
Professor Margriet Olthoff of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, who led the study, explained that while the precise mechanism remains unclear, antioxidants in coffee may play a key role. “Coffee is a staple in many people’s daily routines.
As individuals seek to maintain their health while aging, our research points to a meaningful link between moderate coffee consumption and reduced frailty — which could support healthier aging,” she said.
Previous animal studies have shown that coffee might combat age-related muscle loss. Certain compounds in coffee are also believed to help clear out damaged cells and promote new muscle growth, contributing to improved muscle strength and resilience.
The study, backed by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, was published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
