Here’s how much coffee is safe to drink with high blood pressure
Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s what the science says
- Coffee can cause a short-term increase in blood pressure due to caffeine stimulating the heart and adrenaline release, leading to constricted blood vessels.
- Despite this, coffee contains beneficial phytochemicals such as melanoidins and quinic acid, which can help regulate fluid volume and improve blood vessel function.
- A comprehensive review of 13 studies, encompassing 315,000 individuals, concluded that coffee consumption is not linked to an increased risk of developing hypertension.
- However, a specific Japanese study indicated that people with very high blood pressure (grade 2-3 hypertension) who consumed two or more cups of coffee daily faced double the risk of cardiovascular disease-related death.
- For most individuals, there is no need to eliminate coffee, but moderation is recommended, and those with high blood pressure should discuss their intake with a doctor.
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