Those who typically consume two or three cups a day have lower blood pressure than those who drink only one cup or none at all. This is highlighted by the results of a new study published in the scientific journal Nutrients by a research team from the University of Bologna and the IRCCS University Hospital of Bologna.
The survey examined data on daily coffee consumption and blood pressure parameters of 783 women and 720 men.
"The results we obtained show that those who drink coffee regularly have lower blood pressure, both peripheral and central, compared to those who do not drink it," said Arrigo Cicero, the first author of the study. This confirms the positive effect of coffee consumption on cardiovascular risk", added Borghi, responsible for this new research.
With or without caffeine, consumption of any type of coffee (ground, instant, and decaffeinated) within normal intake patterns is actually associated with a reduced incidence of various chronic diseases and improved heart health.
In particular, with regard to blood pressure, the results of the new survey were very clear. Peripheral blood pressure was significantly lower in subjects who consumed one to three cups of coffee per day than in non-coffee drinkers.
"And for the first time we were able to confirm these effects also in relation to the central pressure of the aorta, the one close to the heart, where an almost identical phenomenon is observed, with completely similar values for those who drink coffee regularly compared to those who do not - consumers".
The study actually showed that coffee drinkers had lower values of systolic blood pressure and pulse, as well as peripheral circulation and central aortic pressure.