Moderate coffee intake and cardiovascular health; no grounds for concern
Understanding the health effects of coffee intake is of great public health importance as it is amongst the most commonly consumed beverages worldwide [1]. Coffee is the major source of caffeine, one of the most studied food components [2]. Beyond caffeine, coffee drinking also provides exposure to>100 biologically active compounds such as chlorogenic acid, and diterpenes, whose concentration in coffee varies according to coffee preparation methods, coffee type, or blend [3].
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: I. Tzoulaki Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
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