Coffee is good for your arteries
A new Korean study backs up claims that caffeine consumption can lead to cleaner arteries.
A new Korean study backs up claims that caffeine consumption can lead to cleaner arteries.
The researchers studied more than 25,000 employees (both male or female) that went through health checks routinely in their workplaces, as they were also surveyed regarding their eating habits, what foods they consumed and how much of them.
None had previously shown signs of heart disease and the purpose was to detect the presence of calcium in those arteries that supply blood to the heart
Higher deposits of calcium can be an indicator of coronary atherosclerosis, which is when the arteries become clogged by fatty components.
The results, published in the UK medical journal Heart, showed that those who drank the least amount of coffee, and the most, had a larger amount of calcium in their arteries than those who consumed a moderate amount.
Interestingly, researchers also discovered that the findings were consistent through different subsectors, such as smokers, drinkers and those with obesity issues.
“While this study does highlight a potential link between coffee consumption and lower risk of developing clogged arteries, more research is needed to confirm these findings and understand what the reason is for the association,” a British Heart Foundation spokeswoman commented in response to the findings.
Nevil Gibson for NBR Food Industry Week
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
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