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The average American drinks about three cups of coffee a day, so it’s particularly advantageous that it’s packed with a number of health benefits[1]. While the beverage is notorious for jolting people with energy, its natural antioxidants can boost your well-being, too.
“Coffee sometimes gets a bad rap,” says Donald Hensrud, M.D., associate professor of nutrition and preventive medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. But it can be “exceptionally good for you.”
Here’s what you need to know about the popular drink, including coffee varieties, potential drawbacks and six science-backed benefits that may be good for your health.