| Caffeine and Heart Disease |
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| by Diet Detective Editorial Staff | |
| Wednesday, 05 July 2006 | |
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While results are conflicting, it's probably best to limit your coffee intake. For many Americans, the day has not yet started without that first cup of coffee. The multitude of Starbucks branches across the country is testimony to our love of java. But, is this habit impacting our cardiovascular health? Many studies have been conducted to see if there is a direct link between caffeine and coronary heart disease. Unfortunately, results are conflicting. However, moderate coffee drinking (one to two cups per day) does not seem to be harmful. Caffeine does have metabolic effects such as stimulation of the central nervous system, and also affects the kidneys, acting as a diuretic, which can lead to dehydration. To counteract this, it is recommended to drink a glass of water for every cup of caffeinated beverage you drink. Caffeine is also found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, and some nuts. Bookmark:            Trackback(0)
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