4 min read Research has found a link between lower stress levels and drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily. The association with coffee and mental health is a J-shaped curve. Coffee drinkers showed the lowest risk of a mental health diagnosis when they drank two to three cups a day but the effects disappeared at 5 or more drinks. Coffee can affect the body in multiple ways. Doctors say caffeine and antioxidants may be the reason behind people’s mood and alertness. HAVING A DAILY cup or two of coffee can make you feel alert, but science suggests it could serve up perks for your mental health too. A recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found a clear link between coffee and a lower risk of mood and stress disorders. We’re not just talking decaf—the benefits extend to caffeinated beverages as well.…