Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Ran across an explanation of a study in layman's terms about the impact of caffeine on BP and thought I'd share it here since we addressed this a couple weeks ago. Here's the study it was based on:Mesas AE, et al.The effect of coffee on blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in hypertensive individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr epub 31 August 2011When I posted that caffeine does not impact my BP at all, Dr. Grim mentioned that the body adapts over time; the doctor who wrote the article I linked also believes this.Anyway - thought I'd share it here since I'm sure many of us have doctors telling us to give up coffee. We already have to give up so much as it is - maybe coffee is the least of our worries -msmith1928Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I not only believe this, I know it as have done experiments giving cafine to drinkers and non drinkers. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Ran across an explanation of a study in layman's terms about the impact of caffeine on BP and thought I'd share it here since we addressed this a couple weeks ago. Here's the study it was based on:Mesas AE, et al.The effect of coffee on blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in hypertensive individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr epub 31 August 2011When I posted that caffeine does not impact my BP at all, Dr. Grim mentioned that the body adapts over time; the doctor who wrote the article I linked also believes this.Anyway - thought I'd share it here since I'm sure many of us have doctors telling us to give up coffee. We already have to give up so much as it is - maybe coffee is the least of our worries -msmith1928Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Dr G, do you advise your HTN patients to give up caffeine, or do you consider it fairly benign? Just curious > > > Ran across an explanation of a study in layman's terms about the impact of caffeine on BP and thought I'd share it here since we addressed this a couple weeks ago. Here's the study it was based on: > > > > > > Mesas AE, et al.The effect of coffee on blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in hypertensive individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr epub 31 August 2011 > > > > When I posted that caffeine does not impact my BP at all, Dr. Grim mentioned that the body adapts over time; the doctor who wrote the article I linked also believes this. > > > > Anyway - thought I'd share it here since I'm sure many of us have doctors telling us to give up coffee. We already have to give up so much as it is - maybe coffee is the least of our worries > > > > -msmith1928 > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone ..35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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