A recent study published in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Circulation: Heart Failure suggests that drinking coffee may be associated with a reduced risk of heart failure. While more research is needed to confirm a causal relationship, the findings indicate a potential benefit of black, caffeinated coffee as part of a heart-healthy diet.
A warm cup of coffee is a beloved part of many morning routines. Beyond its enjoyable taste, coffee is rich in antioxidants that have been linked to brain health benefits. Now, a new study suggests that coffee consumption may also contribute to heart health . Research published in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Circulation: Heart Failure examined data from three large heart disease studies, each with a 10-year follow-up period, involving a total of 21,000 adult participants.
The findings indicate a potential association between coffee intake and reduced risk of heart failure.It's important to note that the study's authors emphasize that the observed patterns are not conclusive evidence of a causal relationship. More research is needed to fully understand the connection between coffee consumption and heart health. Senior author of the study, David Kao, M.D., states, 'There is not yet enough clear evidence to recommend increasing coffee consumption to decrease the risk of heart disease with the same strength and certainty as stopping smoking, losing weight, or exercising.' However, the intriguing connections found in the research do support the idea that coffee can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Two of the studies, published in the Framingham Heart and Cardiovascular Health studies, revealed a 5 to 12% decrease in heart failure incidence per coffee cup consumed daily compared to individuals who didn't drink coffee, over a period of three decades. Other studies, such as the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, found that consuming at least two cups of coffee daily was associated with a 30% lower risk of heart failure compared to those who drank one or less.A consistent finding across all three studies was that individuals who drank one or more cups of caffeinated coffee per day had a lower risk of developing long-term heart failure. Further analysis by the researchers suggested that caffeine played at least a partial role in the heart-protective benefits of coffee. Kao explains, 'The association between caffeine and heart failure risk reduction was surprising. Coffee and caffeine are often considered by the general population to be 'bad' for the heart because people associate them with palpitations, high blood pressure, etc.,' Kao says. 'The consistent relationship between increasing caffeine consumption and decreasing heart failure risk turns that assumption on its head.'This research suggests that black, caffeinated coffee can be incorporated into a heart-healthy diet. However, it's crucial to emphasize that coffee should be enjoyed in moderation as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Penny M. Kris-Etherton, Ph.D., RDN, immediate past chairperson of the American Heart Association's Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Council Leadership Committee, concludes, 'Enjoy coffee in moderation as part of an overall heart-healthy dietary pattern that meets recommendations for fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat/nonfat dairy products, and that also is low in sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar.
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