A recent study from Semmelweis University has found that drinking up to three cups of coffee per day may lower the risk of stroke and fatal heart disease. The research suggests that regular coffee consumption is not only safe but may also have long-term benefits for heart health.
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, yet its long-term effects on heart health have not been well understood. To investigate this, researchers examined health data from 468,629 adults in the UK Biobank. At the start of the study, none of the participants had heart disease. Their average age was 56, and 55.8% were women.
The participants were divided into three groups based on their usual coffee intake:
- Non-drinkers (22.1%) – those who did not drink coffee regularly.
- Light-to-moderate drinkers (58.4%) – those who consumed 0.5 to 3 cups per day.
- Heavy drinkers (19.5%) – those who drank more than 3 cups per day.
After following up for 10 to 15 years, the researchers found that compared to non-coffee drinkers, those who drank 0.5 to 3 cups per day had:
- 12% lower risk of death from any cause
- 17% lower risk of dying from heart disease
- 21% lower risk of stroke
The study also used MRI scans of 30,650 participants to examine the effects of coffee on heart structure and function. The results showed that regular coffee drinkers had healthier heart size and function, which suggests that coffee may help slow down the natural aging of the heart.
The researchers believe these heart benefits may be due to the way coffee affects heart structure and function. However, more studies are needed to understand the exact reasons behind these positive effects.
While this study supports the idea that drinking coffee in moderation may be good for heart health, it is important to remember that lifestyle choices such as healthy eating, exercise, and managing stress also play a key role in preventing heart disease and stroke.
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