It's increasingly common for people ages 60 and older to have more than one cardiometabolic (CM) disease, such as diabetes plus kidney dysfunction and heart disease.
In fact, around 34 million people contend with the complications of multiple CM diseases, which can dramatically reduce their quality of life and their longevity.
A new study now reveals a very simple — and tasty — way you can reduce your risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic conditions: Consume a moderate amount of black coffee or caffeine daily. That means three cups of coffee or 200 mg to 300 mg of caffeine.
The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, found that compared to people who get 100 mg or less caffeine daily, those who drank three cups of joe a day cut their risk of CM by almost 50%.
And getting caffeine every day, but not from coffee, reduced the risk by around 40%.
That means if you have a cardiometabolic condition such as Type 2 diabetes, drinking coffee may help you avoid adding another CM condition to your diagnosis.
And if you haven't been diagnosed with any CM condition, it may help you dodge them.
Two important tips: Always drink filtered coffee to reduce the risk of elevated LDL cholesterol, and never add sweeteners or fatty, sugary milks to the cup.
For more information on how to reduce your risk for CM conditions (including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) check out Dr. Mike's book "The Great Age Reboot."