Gordon Ramsay post-gym habit that could lower Alzheimer's risk

Scottish celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has shared details of his morning routine - and health gurus say it may offer genuine benefits, including the potential to reduce the risk of Alzheimers and Parkinsons.

In an episode of WIRED's Gordon Ramsay Answers the Webs Most Searched Questions, the chef shared what he typically eats for breakfast and what he has after a workout. Answering the question: "Does Gordon Ramsay drink coffee?", he answered: "I love coffee.

"First thing in the morning, I'll start off the day after a session in the gym, and I'll get a black coffee and a croissant. Then throughout the day, I'll have a flat white. Potentially with oat milk or skim milk."

Is coffee good for health?

According to John Hopkins Medicine, beyond giving you an energy boost, "you may decrease your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease." It explains: "The caffeine in two cups of coffee may provide significant protection against developing the condition.

"In fact, researchers found that women age 65 and older who drank two to three cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop dementia in general."

Gordon Ramsay and his wife, Tana Ramsay (Image: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

The medical experts add that coffee drinkers could also be "less likely to develop Parkinson's disease." They explain: "Caffeine is not only linked to a lower chance of developing Parkinsons disease, but it may also help those with the condition better control their movements."

The benefits don't end there, as there is evidence to suggest "both regular and decaf coffee seem to have a protective effect on your liver." It adds: "Research shows that coffee drinkers are more likely to have liver enzyme levels within a healthy range than people who dont drink coffee."

How much coffee is too much?

While there are some benefits to black coffee - some of which need to be studied more, Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) cautions: "Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day, or around 4 to 5 cups of tea or coffee, is generally considered safe for most adults.

Coffee can have many benefits - but as always - be extra careful and have everything in moderation (Image: Tony Anderson via Getty Images)

"You may find consuming too much caffeine at once or over the day can cause anxiety, sleeping problems and a rapid heart rate (palpitations). If youre pregnant, the NHS recommends limiting caffeine intake to 200mg a day or less."

She adds: "Although having a few cups of coffee a day is not bad for your heart, adding sugar, syrups, whole milk or cream to your drink adds calories and saturated fat, which can lead to weight gain and high cholesterol levels."