A Drink That Keeps Aging Muscles Stronger

One of the biggest challenges of getting older is keeping your muscle strength while avoiding falls and injuries. According to researchers at Coventry University in England, what you drink with breakfast can significantly boost your muscle power.

If you have coffee or tea with caffeine, it may aid you in maintaining muscle tone and reduce your chances of falling down and hurting yourself.

“Despite a reduced effect in the elderly [compared to younger people], caffeine may still provide performance-enhancing benefits,” says researcher Jason Tallis. “With the importance of maintaining a physically active lifestyle to preserve health and functional capacity, the performance-enhancing benefit of caffeine could prove beneficial in the aging population.”

The decline in muscle strength that occurs as we age contributes to injuries and reduces quality of life. The process is not well understood, but it is clear that preserving muscle tone is key. Caffeine may help offset muscle deterioration.