Coffee is the most popular hot drink among Germans. According to studies, 162 liters of coffee are consumed per person per year in Germany alone. This makes coffee the number one per capita consumption, regardless of gender, age or place of residence.
From how many cups is coffee consumption harmful?
Researchers have now figured out the maximum amount of coffee to drink a day before it becomes unhealthy: With too much coffee, the risk of heart attack increases clearly. While men consume an average of 3.6 cups a day, women only drink 3.2 cups of coffee. Researchers at the University of South Australia have now investigated whether these amounts are dangerous to health.
Can coffee even prolong life?
Many myths and theories relate to the popular hot drink. One side warns of too much coffee, the other side even claims that it has a healing effect. According to recent studies, drinking coffee could lower the relative risk of death. In addition, filter coffee is said to help against an elevated cholesterol level, and in a German city, people with liver problems are even asked to consume up to six cups of coffee a day.