Coffee consumption is an indicator of cardiovascular health. And when it is bad, genetics would itself restrict the taste for this drink.
- Our genetics act as an active regulator of the amount of coffee we drink to protect us against the cardiovascular risks of excessive consumption.
- Being attentive to what our body tells us protects against possible health risks.
How many cups and what type of coffee do you drink per day? The answer to this question would be an indicator of your cardiovascular health. In a study of nearly 400,000 participants, Australian researchers found genetic evidence that cardiovascular health influences coffee consumption. Their results were published on March 12 in the journal The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Genetics, a self-regulator
This is the first global study on the link between genetics, coffee consumption and cardiovascular health. Analyzing data from 390,435 people, scientists found that people with high blood pressure, angina pectoris and arrhythmia are more likely to drink less coffee or even avoid it altogether, compared to to those without such symptoms.
Our genetics act as an active regulator of the amount of coffee we drink to protect us against the cardiovascular risks of excessive consumption. “People drink coffee for all sorts of reasons – to pick themselves up when they’re feeling tired, because it tastes good, or just because it’s part of their daily routine.continues Elina Hyppönen, lead author of the study. But what we didn’t know is that people unconsciously self-regulate caffeine levels consumed based on their elevated blood pressure and this is likely the result of a protective genetic mechanism..”
Listen to your body
Thus, the amount of coffee ingested is an indicator of the state of cardiovascular health. “This means that someone who drinks a lot of coffee is probably more genetically tolerant to caffeine than someone who drinks very little and has better cardiovascular health.says the researcher. Conversely, a non-coffee drinker, or someone who drinks decaffeinated coffee, is more susceptible to adverse caffeine effects and more susceptible to hypertension..”
Being attentive to what our body tells us protects against possible health risks. “If your body is telling you not to drink that extra cup of coffee, there’s probably a reason.concludes Elina Hyppönen. Listen to your body is more in tune with your health than you think.”
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