{"id":53022,"date":"2025-05-27T12:51:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T10:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/caffe-e-cuore\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T17:20:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:20:32","slug":"coffee-and-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/en\/coffee-and-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee and heart: what does science say?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent decades, the relationship between <\/span>coffee<\/b> consumption and heart health has been the subject of numerous studies, some of which have revealed surprising results. Although coffee is often accused of having negative effects on heart health, new scientific evidence suggests that consumed in moderation, it may actually <\/span>protect <\/b>us from certain heart diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several studies have proved that coffee <\/span>does not increase the risk of heart disease<\/b>, as initially thought, but rather, in some cases, can <\/span>improve heart health<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coffee and heart: studies on benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n

Coffee and heart risk: reduced risks<\/span><\/h3>\n

A major study conducted by the <\/span>American Heart Association<\/b> found that those who drink 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day have a <\/span>reduced risk of developing heart disease<\/b> compared to those who do not drink coffee at all. This study also revealed that regular coffee drinkers have a <\/span>lower incidence of coronary heart disease<\/b>, stroke and heart failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another study conducted in <\/span>Japan<\/b> examined the effect of coffee consumption on <\/span>cardiovascular mortality<\/b>. The results showed that participants who drank coffee regularly had a <\/span>significantly lower premature death risk from heart disease<\/b> than those who did not consume it. In particular, drinking 3 cups of coffee a day was associated with a reduced death risk from cardiovascular causes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coffee and blood pressure: moderate but positive<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the most debated effects of caffeine concerns its impact on <\/span>blood pressure<\/b>. As a matter of fact, caffeine can cause a temporary increase in blood pressure, but recent studies suggest that <\/span>regular coffee drinkers<\/b> tend to develop a <\/span>tolerance<\/b> to caffeine effects, reducing the risk of a long-lasting impact on pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

A study conducted by <\/span>Harvard University<\/b> analysed coffee consumption and the risk of <\/span>hypertension<\/b>. The results revealed that, although coffee drinkers could experience a short-term increase in blood pressure, moderate consumption (around 3 to 4 cups a day) was not associated with a significant increase in the risk of chronic hypertension. In fact, some studies suggest that <\/span>coffee may even improve vascular function<\/b>, reducing inflammation in blood vessels and supporting a healthier blood circulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coffee as natural antioxidant<\/span><\/h3>\n

Coffee is <\/span>one of the richest sources of antioxidants<\/b> in western diet, and some studies suggest that these antioxidants may play an important role in <\/span>protecting the heart<\/b>. Polyphenols, in particular, are known for their <\/span>anti-inflammatory<\/b> and <\/span>antioxidant<\/b> properties, which may help prevent damage to blood vessels and reduce the risk of coronary disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another study conducted in <\/span>Brasil<\/b> showed that regular coffee consumption, due to its antioxidants, is associated with a <\/span>better vascular health<\/b>, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a major cause of cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Substances in coffee that are good for the heart<\/span><\/h2>\n

Coffee is not only a drink that wakes us up in the morning, it is also a rich source of <\/span>bioactive substances<\/b> that provide heart-healthy benefits. Besides caffeine, which stimulates the nervous system, coffee contains:<\/span><\/p>\n

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