The love for coffee is felt in the heart: this drink is one of the most beloved on the planet, the second most consumed in the world after water. Its effect on the body has been studied for decades, thanks to which some benefits have been found… and other non-positive effects.
The moderate consumption of coffee (from 3 to 5 cups a day) has been linked to a healthy diet, there are studies where it is explained that drinking it implies a lower risk of illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, endometrial and liver cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s and even with a reduction in the risk of premature death.
Because of its caffeine, the coffee acts mainly on the central nervous system, although this liquid splashes to other organs such as the kidneys, in which there are no definitive conclusions: while some investigations have been carried out that the excess can be harmful for this organ, there are studies that recognize its consumption as an element to prevent kidney stones. ¿Y que pasa con efecto del café en el corazón?
How does coffee affect the heart?
heart palpitations
This humectant cup of caffeine (active substance) affects each person differently, while some experience pleasure and a state of alert when drinking it, people who metabolize it more slowly or are sensitive to it experience secondary effects.
According to Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, although some people enjoy this temporary increase in energy by drinking coffee, a high amount of caffeine can cause unwanted heart palpitations.
“On the harmful side, too much coffee can raise blood pressure and cause anxiety, heart palpitations and difficulty sleeping”, says the American Heart Association.
Could raise cholesterol
Harvard TH Chan adds that some coffee preparations can raise bad cholesterol and triglycerides because they contain diterpenes:
- Unfiltered coffee, like the French press and the Turkish one: it has more diterpenes.
- Expreso: contain moderate songs.
- Filtered (coffee prepared by dripping) and instantaneous: even if they do not contain, “the filter and the processing of these types of coffee eliminate the diterpenes”.
Improves the function of blood vessels
According to Eat this, not that, coffee is rich in beneficial antioxidants such as polyphenols, a substance that has been associated with the reduction of systemic inflammation and as an ally for:
- Neutralize free radicals to help improve heart health
- Improve the function of blood vessels
- Increase good cholesterol
- Increase the availability of nitric oxide in the vessels
- Reduce bad cholesterol
- reduce inflammation
- Could reduce the risk of heart disease
Investigations continue to be carried out on this subject, since some specialists suggest that it is safe even for cardiac patients, others recommend avoiding it in certain cases.
- Harvard explains that several studies link moderate consumption of coffee with a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases (including heart disease, cerebrovascular accidents, heart failure and deaths from these conditions), compared to those who do not consume it regularly.
- An analysis of the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day (instant, ground or decaffeinated) is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, it is believed to be a safe drink even for people with heart diseases.
- A study by the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that two or more cups of coffee a day could double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people with severe hypertension; although only one day was not associated with a greater risk of it happening.
- American Heart Association explains that in investigations it has been found that drinking a cup of coffee a day can help those who survived heart attacks, can reduce the risk of death and can prevent heart attacks or cerebrovascular accidents in healthy people.
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In general, coffee can be part of a healthy diet, even for the heart, as long as moderate consumption is not exceeded.
For certain groups such as embarrassed women and people with hypertension, it is recommended to consult a specialist to know the appropriate doses. (Source: El Financiero)
