9 Unique Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coffee

6. May promote weight management

Some research suggests that coffee could change how fat is stored and help keep the gut healthy, both of which may help with weight management. For example, a review of 12 studies found that men who drank more coffee had less body fat. In another study, women who drank more coffee had less fat on their bodies.

Also, one study found that people who drank one to two cups of coffee per day were 17 percent more likely to meet the recommended levels of physical activity than those who drank less than one cup per day. More physical activity could help people control their weight.