"The average adult drinks around 10-11 cups of beverages a day. What we drink can be relatively neutral, healthful or harmful to our brains. What you sip each day may do more for your brain than you realize. While sugary sodas and alcohol can chip away at cognition, coffee and tea consistently rise to the top as brain-friendly beverages. Today, we're breaking down the latest science on these two remarkable beverages, and exactly what the research tells us about dosing and potential areas of concern."
"When it comes to coffee and brain health, there's some debate around specifics. This may be in part due to variability in coffee preparations and the effect of caffeine at different doses and on the biology of the person consuming the beverage. For example, let's note that coffee has very different meanings to different people. An American double fudge pumpkin spice blended "coffee" might contain 400 calories, mostly from added sugar, while the default coffee beverage in Italy, an espresso, could have less than 5."
Adults consume about 10–11 cups of beverages daily, and beverage choices can be neutral, beneficial, or harmful to brain function. Sugary sodas and alcohol can impair cognition over time, while coffee and tea show consistent associations with brain health benefits. Coffee effects vary by preparation, added ingredients, caffeine dose, and individual biology; high-calorie, sugar-laden coffee drinks can negate benefits. Meta-analyses and observational data suggest mood and cognitive protection with moderate coffee intake, around 2.5 cups daily. Tea contains molecules such as EGCG that may offer neuroprotection. Caffeine dosing and individual sensitivity warrant caution.
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