Coffee is not associated with high blood pressure

Doctors have often recommended reducing coffee intake or eliminating it altogether to lower blood pressure.

This is a mistake, according to a study led by Jinnie Rhee of the Stanford University School of Medicine. The scientists found no relationship between the consumption of caffeinated coffee, decaffeinated coffee or caffeine and hypertension (high blood pressure). They measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure (high and low blood pressure measurements) at three different times and compared these values with self-reported consumption of these three products in postmenopausal women.

Coffee promotes longevity and can increase both physical and mental performance. It contains powerful antioxidants that prevent cell destruction. It may reduce the risk of some cancers and promote blood sugar regulation.

Coffee is a healthy addition to a balanced diet.

(American Journal Clinical Nutrition, 103: 210 - 217, 2016)