Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Coffee may not cause hypertension

Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Mar 30. Habitual coffee consumption and risk of hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational studies. (Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI)

  • A meta-analysis of long-term prospective studies involving 5 articles, 173k participants
  • Habitual coffee consumption of >3 cups/day is NOT associated with an increased risk of hypertension over <1 cup/day.
  • However, a slightly elevated risk appeared to be associated with 1 - 3 cups/day.

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