Want To Be Young And Long-lived, Bryan Johnson Has A Unique Coffee Drinking Ritual

JAKARTA - Bryan Johnson, a biohacker known for his strict lifestyle to slow the aging process, used to stop completely drinking coffee for health. But a new study led the 48-year-old man to change his views on caffeine.

In a video, Johnson discusses the results of research from Tulane University in Louisiana, United States. The study shows people who drink coffee have a 16 percent lower risk of death and a 31 percent lower risk of heart disease compared to people who don't drink coffee. But there is one important thing, namely coffee drinking is very influential.

The study, which involved more than 40 thousand people in the 1999'2018) period, found that health benefits were only seen if coffee was drunk in the morning. Drinking coffee all day long or in the afternoon until the evening does not provide the same benefits.

The researchers suspect this is related to caffeine effects that can interfere with sleep quality and hormonal balance if consumed too day or night.

Dr. Lu Qi, the lead author of the study, said it was not only the amount of coffee that was important, but when we drank it. He suggested that in the future, consumption time is also considered in a healthy diet recommendation.

Reporting from the Daily Mail page, Johnson reminded that caffeine has a half-life of about 5'6 hours. This means that a cup of coffee at 3 p.m. still leaves caffeine effects until 9 p.m.

According to him, sleep is the number one factor for long-term health, so drinking coffee too late can harm the body without realizing it.

If you drink in the morning and don't interfere with sleep, coffee can provide many benefits, including:

- Increase the body's metabolism

- Improve the function of blood vessels and blood flow

- Reduce inflammation

- Protect brain cells

This is because coffee contains more than 100 types of polyphenols, namely natural compounds that are antioxidant and help fight cell damage. These compounds can also stimulate autophage, the body's natural process of cleaning damaged cells.

Johnson suggests avoiding additional sugar or excessive sweeteners so that the benefits of coffee are not lost.

Coffee Drinking Tips For Long Life

- Drink coffee in the morning

- Avoid drinking coffee after 12 noon or 2 noon

- Drink coffee without sugar or excessive sweetener

- Pay attention to sleep quality

In addition to coffee, Johnson also highlighted 2020 research showing people consuming chilies often have a lower risk of death. The capsaicin content in chili helps reduce inflammation and maintains heart health.