2741: How Coffee Affects Your Heart

August 8, 2023

2741: How Coffee Affects Your Heart

August 8, 2023

TWT: How Coffee Affects Your Heart

There are many benefits to drinking coffee…

It’s high in antioxidants
Contains numerous polyphenols
Increased energy

But there can be some downsides as well…

Increased anxiety
Jitters
Sleep disturbances

But what about the heart?

Does drinking coffee play a role in any heart-related conditions?

That’s what we will discuss on today’s #CabralConcept 2741 so join me as I share with you some research on how coffee affects your heart so you can decide if it’s right for you – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought.

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. Does Caffeine Affect the Heart

One research study found caffeine consumption does not increase abnormal heartbeats associated with an increased risk of the most common heart rhythm disturbances.

2. What Are the Pros & Cons

The research found that caffeine enabled about 10-15% more steps per day but also averaged 35 minutes less sleep per day. Less sleep is a mortality risk factor and can increase the number of irregular ventricular heartbeats.

3. Coffee & Blood Pressure

Drinking 2 or more cups of coffee per day was associated with twice the risk of cardiovascular death in people whose blood pressure was higher compared with those who did not drink any coffee.