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Tea or coffee at 70

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I recently turned 70. Kindly let me know which is better for me: Tea or Coffee?

Stanley (by SMS)

Many studies have shown that both coffee and tea drinkers may experience health benefits compared to people who don’t consume these beverages. However, it’s important to note that all these studies are observational, which means we can’t say for sure that coffee or tea leads explicitly to better health outcomes.

However, there are plausible reasons why coffee and tea may be connected to health benefits, beginning with caffeine. Studies have focused more on caffeine than the other ingredients in coffee and tea. Results have found that caffeine directly enhances alertness and concentration while combating fatigue.

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It can also improve athletic performance, most likely related to an increase in adrenal hormone levels and a metabolic energy boost. Caffeine may even elevate mood. At 70, you can also benefit from drinking tea and coffee when done in moderation.

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