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Coffee intake and incidence of hypertension

Cuno S P M Uiterwaal1, W M Monique Verschuren, H Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita

  • 1Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands. c.s.p.m.uiterwaal@umcutrecht.nl

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|March 9, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Coffee abstinence is linked to reduced hypertension risk compared to low consumption. Women showed an inverse U-shaped relationship between coffee intake and hypertension incidence, suggesting moderate intake may be beneficial.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Limited long-term longitudinal data exists on the relationship between coffee consumption and hypertension.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for public health recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between coffee intake and the incidence of hypertension.
  • To explore potential dose-response relationships and gender-specific effects.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study of 6368 participants (2985 men, 3383 women) with 6 and 11-year follow-ups.
  • Coffee intake was assessed via questionnaires and categorized.
  • Hypertension defined by blood pressure thresholds or antihypertensive medication use.

Main Results:

  • Coffee abstainers had a significantly lower risk of hypertension compared to low consumers (>0-3 cups/day).
  • Women consuming >6 cups/day showed a reduced risk compared to those drinking >0-3 cups/day.
  • Older participants (≥39 years) at baseline exhibited lower systolic blood pressure per cup of coffee intake daily.

Conclusions:

  • Coffee abstinence is associated with a lower risk of developing hypertension.
  • An inverse U-shaped relationship between coffee intake and hypertension risk was observed in women.
  • Findings suggest potential benefits of coffee consumption, particularly in women, warranting further investigation.
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