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Morning Coffee Boosts Mood Most, Study Finds
15 May
Summary
- Caffeine's mood benefits are strongest within 2.5 hours of waking.
- Drinking coffee in the morning linked to lower death risk.
- Timing of coffee intake affects mood, not negative effects.
A recent scientific study has explored how the timing of coffee consumption influences its potential mood-boosting effects. Researchers analyzed data from two German studies involving 236 participants over 15 and 29 days, respectively. They recorded participants' caffeine intake and emotional status in real time.
The analysis revealed that the association between caffeine intake and positive emotional affect was strongest within the first 2.5 hours after awakening. A smaller, yet noticeable, increase in mood benefits was also detected when coffee was consumed 10 to 12.5 hours after waking. Importantly, the time of consumption did not appear to affect the negative impacts of coffee.
This research aligns with previous findings suggesting health benefits from drinking coffee, especially in the morning. One European Heart Journal study indicated that morning coffee drinkers were 16% less likely to die from any cause and 31% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to those who abstained. However, individuals who drank coffee throughout the day experienced similar risks to non-coffee drinkers.
Experts suggest that the substantial evidence now points towards coffee consumption, particularly in the morning, being healthy. Therefore, the advice is to enjoy your coffee, but prioritize morning consumption for potential health and mood advantages.
