OKINAWA, JAPAN —A recent study conducted at the University of Ryukyus and presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions found that drinking a cup of caffeinated coffee could help improve heart health.
The study analyzed 27 participants, each participant drank one five-ounce cup of either regular or decaffeinated coffee. After, the researchers measured their finger blood flow (measures the body’s small blood vessel function). They also looked at the participants’ heart rate, and blood flow.
The team found that the participants who consumed a cup of caffeinated coffee had a 30 percent improvement in blood flow over a 75-minute period compared to the participants who drank decaffeinated coffee. In addition, they also found that consuming caffeinated coffee improved blood vessel function, while the heart rate levels were similar for both groups.
According to lead researcher and cardiologist, Masato Tsutsui M.D., Ph. D.:
"This gives us a clue about how coffee may help improve cardiovascular health."
According to Mayoclinic.com, caffeine has its benefits when consumed in moderation. They recommend drinking no more then 2 cups of brewed caffeinated coffee per day.
If you are interested in improving your heart health, you might want to consider adding coffee to your daily diet.
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