Hypertensive People Who Regularly Drink Coffee Have A Lower Risk Of Developing Dementia

Bob Yirka -- Medical Xpress

Sept. 20, 2024

A team of public health researchers at Ningxia Medical University, in China, has found, via analysis of health record data, that some regular coffee drinkers with high blood pressure may have a lower risk of developing dementia than people who do not drink coffee. Their study is published in Scientific Reports.

Prior research has shown that regularly drinking a moderate amount of coffee or tea can reduce inflammation. Other studies have shown that it can also promote blood–brain barrier health. Both factors have been tied to reducing the risk of developing dementia.

In this new study, the researchers wondered if a direct tie could be made between drinking caffeinated beverages and dementia. To find such a link, they turned to the UK Biobank, a database of health data for more than 500,000 people over the span of several years.

In their analysis, the research team looked for associations between regularly consuming either coffee or tea and a reduction in dementia risk. They also looked at other factors that could play a role, such as whether people had heart disease or other conditions, including hypertension.

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