But a new study, published inNutrients, found the opposite to be true.
Could lowering blood pressure be one ofcoffees benefits?
This may have as much to do with brewing methods, as it does with the beverage itself.
The recent study inNutrientsis a sub-analysis of participants from theBrisighella Heart in Study (BHS).
BHS was started in 1972, in the Brisighella region of northern rural Italy.
People who only drank two cups a day also had lower blood pressure than non-drinkers.
cardiologist at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in California
For example, coffee cup size per drink was not accounted for.
Neither were brewing methods, or bean origins.
Lifestyle habits that could impact upon blood pressure were also not recorded or addressed.
The effect of caffeine on blood pressure
When we think coffee, we naturally think caffeine.
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What is clear, however, is that caffeine affects different people differently.
Frequency of coffee consumption plays a role in its effect on blood pressure.
In those who dont consume caffeinated coffee regularly, it may raise blood pressure.
It does this by raising the level of stress hormones which tighten blood vessels.
cardiologist at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in California
Coffees other compounds
Coffee is about more than just caffeine, though.
That simple, delectable brew actually contains more than 1,000 chemical compounds, including many that support heart health.
Some of these compounds may raise blood pressure, but others can lower it.
So, whats a coffee lover to do?
If youre worried about blood pressure, should you drink more coffee, based on this data?
Dr. Tyler notes that the Italian study merely indicated an association between increased coffee intake and lower blood pressure.
It did not, however, prove that coffee was the cause.
The bottom line: You do you.
If coffee agrees with you and you love it, keep enjoying it as often as you like.
Instead, explore lifestyle changes that can be beneficial, likeexercisingand eatingheart-healthy food.
it’s possible for you to also talk to your healthcare provider about medications that can help.
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