#103 A Deep Dive on Using Coffee For Health & Longevity (Full Guide & Research)
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Jun 12, 2025
Discover how coffee can be a powerful ally in longevity, potentially reducing epigenetic age by up to one year. Learn which brewing methods and types—like filtered over French press—can significantly reduce cholesterol risk. Explore the surprising ways coffee protects DNA from damage and its potential to lower cancer risk. Helpful tips on maximizing antioxidants based on roast type and brewing method abound. Plus, find out how certain supplements can enhance coffee's cognitive effects while avoiding dairy to keep its benefits intact.
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Coffee Slows Biological Aging
Regular coffee consumption slows biological aging by reducing epigenetic age and DNA damage.
Regular coffee drinkers show 0.7 to 1 year younger biological age per daily cup consumed.
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Coffee Protects Heart Health
Coffee reduces cardiovascular disease risk by 10 to 15% and lowers arrhythmia risk.
Decaf does not protect against arrhythmia, highlighting caffeine's unique benefits for heart rhythm.
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Drink Coffee Early for Health
Drink coffee primarily in the morning and avoid caffeine late in the day to prevent sleep disruption.
Stop caffeine intake 8 to 10 hours before bedtime to protect circadian rhythms and maximize benefits.
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Coffee is one of the most powerful longevity tools we have, potentially reducing epigenetic age by up to one year in regular coffee drinkers, but its effectiveness hinges entirely on how you brew it. In this episode, I outline precisely how coffee reduces DNA damage, a key driver of cancer and cellular aging, and why choosing filtered coffee over methods like French press significantly lowers cholesterol risk. I’ll discuss exactly which beans and roasts pack the highest antioxidant punch, plus a practical tip on a specific supplement that amplifies coffee’s cognitive benefits. You’ll also learn the truth about mycotoxins in coffee and why adding dairy can blunt coffee’s immediate cognitive-boosting effects.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:24) Can coffee really slow biological aging?
(04:42) Is coffee actually protective for your heart?
(05:27) Why morning coffee is healthier than afternoon coffee
(08:01) How coffee improves your metabolic health
(09:52) Can coffee reduce cancer risk?
(11:25) Does coffee protect DNA from damage?
(13:38) Can coffee enhance your gut microbiome?
(16:01) Can unfiltered coffee raise your cholesterol?
(20:13) Which brewing method maximizes antioxidants?
(20:40) Arabica or robusta—does bean type matter?
(23:04) Dark vs. light roast—what’s richer in antioxidants?
(23:28) Is cold brew coffee as healthy as hot coffee?
(23:51) Practical tips to maximize antioxidants
(24:38) Filtered vs. French press—what’s best for longevity?
(26:48) Can espresso’s antioxidants offset its cholesterol risk?
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