Maximum daily coffee consumption that won't damage your arteries revealed in new study
In a groundbreaking study, Professor Steffen Petersen and his team at Queen Mary University in London have found that drinking more than 20 cups of coffee a day may not be as harmful as previously thought when it comes to arterial health.
The research, involving 8,412 participants who underwent MRI scans and infrared pulse wave tests, aimed to clarify the impact of coffee on the heart and circulatory system. The participants were categorized into three groups based on their coffee consumption: less than a cup a day, one to three cups a day, and more than three cups a day.
The study debunked previous studies that claimed drinking coffee stiffens arteries, attributing their findings to having fewer participants. Professor Steffen Petersen's research found that consuming excessive amounts of coffee per day is not associated with having stiffer arteries.
Professor Metin Avkiran, an associate medical director of the British Heart Foundation, commented on the study. He explained that while extremely high coffee consumption can have various cardiovascular effects, this study provides valuable insights into the specific impact on arteries.
However, it's important to note that the text does not provide information about the impact of consuming instant coffee, semi-skimmed milk, boiling water with coffee, or coffee consumed consistently throughout the day or in the evening.
The study also found that those who consumed large quantities of coffee were most likely men who smoke and drink alcohol regularly. This suggests that these factors could potentially contribute to the cardiovascular effects observed in high coffee consumers.
This research is expected to put some media reports about the potential negative effects of coffee on arteries into perspective. While more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of high coffee consumption, this study provides a promising start in challenging the negative stereotypes surrounding coffee and arterial health.
The study led by Professor Steffen Petersen at Queen Mary University in London, focusing on the health effects of coffee, revealed that excessive coffee consumption (more than 20 cups per day) may not significantly harm cardiovascular health, contrary to previous assumptions. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that this research primarily addresses the impact on arteries and further studies are required to understand the long-term effects, especially concerning factors like instant coffee, semi-skimmed milk, or consumption patterns. Interestingly, the study found a correlation between high coffee consumption and certain medical conditions, such as smoking and alcoholism, which could potentially influence the cardiovascular effects observed in heavy coffee drinkers.
