A new study from Semmelweis University brings encouraging news for coffee enthusiasts. The research suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day can significantly lower the risks of stroke and fatal heart disease.
This study adds a positive perspective to the ongoing debate about coffee’s impact on heart health, given that coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide.
Previously, the long-term effects of regular coffee consumption on heart health were unclear. To address this, the researchers aimed to understand how habitual coffee drinking affects the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.
The study analyzed data from the UK Biobank, which included 468,629 participants without heart disease at the beginning of the study. The participants, with an average age of 56.2 years and slightly more women than men, were observed over 10 to 15 years.
Participants were divided based on their coffee consumption: 22.1% did not drink coffee regularly, 58.4% were light-to-moderate drinkers (0.5 to 3 cups per day), and 19.5% were high consumers (more than 3 cups per day).
The findings were notable. Compared to non-coffee drinkers, those who drank light-to-moderate amounts of coffee had a 12% lower risk of death from any cause, a 17% lower risk of dying from heart disease, and a 21% lower risk of having a stroke.
These results suggest that moderate coffee consumption may help protect against cardiovascular diseases and death.
To deepen their understanding, the researchers also reviewed heart images from 30,650 participants who had cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This advanced technique assesses the heart’s structure and function.
The MRI results showed that regular coffee drinkers generally had healthier hearts, both in size and function, indicating that coffee might help reduce the negative effects of aging on the heart.
These findings are particularly important because they support the idea that moderate coffee consumption can lead to better heart health.
However, the exact reasons behind these benefits are still not fully understood. The researchers believe that the positive effects could be due to beneficial changes in heart structure and function, caused by components in coffee.
Despite these promising results, the study’s authors, including Dr. Judit Simon, call for more research to fully understand how coffee provides these protective benefits.
This study was presented at the ESC Congress 2021, underlining its significance in the ongoing discussion about how diet affects heart health.
For those looking to reduce their risk of stroke and heart-related problems, this study suggests that moderate coffee consumption might be a beneficial part of a healthy lifestyle.
However, it’s always important to consider individual health conditions and consult with healthcare providers before making any significant dietary changes.
This research not only highlights the potential health benefits of coffee but also encourages further scientific exploration into how our daily habits can impact long-term health outcomes.
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