Black coffee is a morning elixir, helping people wake up and provide a jolt of energy. It’s famous for caffeine, of course, but it also comes with some impressive health benefits.
Americans love the dark brew: Roughly two-thirds, 66%, report drinking coffee in the past day — more than any other beverage including plain water, according to a 2025 report from the National Coffee Association , up 7% since 2020.
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Take a sip and you will feel the effects right away: The caffeine in coffee is a central nervous system stimulant, “speeding everything up” in the body and brain, according to the American Medical Association .
“It will increase your energy levels. It can also decrease feelings of fatigue,” Lisa Young, Ph

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