Study finds coffee linked to testosterone, body fat and metabolism, especially in men

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — If coffee is part of your daily routine, a new study suggests your morning cup may be associated with more than just helping you wake up.

Researchers in Finland found that people who drank more coffee tended to have lower body fat, more skeletal muscle and different metabolic markers than those who drank less coffee.

The study also found a notable difference in sex hormones among men: Higher coffee intake was associated with higher total testosterone and higher levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, or SHBG, but lower free testosterone…

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