Consumption of More than Six Cups of Coffee Can Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
News 18If you drink a lot of coffee throughout the day, it can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a new study suggests. The findings, in a genetic-based study, indicate that long-term, heavy coffee consumption six or more cups a day can increase the amount of lipids in your blood to significantly heighten your risk of CVD. “There’s certainly a lot of scientific debate about the pros and cons of coffee, but while it may seem like we’re going over old ground, it’s essential to fully understand how one of the world’s most widely consumed drinks can impact our health,” said Hyppönen. According to the researchers, high levels of blood lipids are a known risk factor for heart disease, and interestingly, as coffee beans contain a very potent cholesterol-elevating compound, it was valuable to examine them together.