Your discussion grade will be based upon the thoroughness, accuracy, and insightfulness of your responses; your use of correct spelling and grammar and correct sentence and paragraph format (ALWAYS spell check your responses); and the number and depth of your responses to other student posts. Please write 200 words, reply to 2 of your classmates answer and list at least 2 references.
Everyone likes to start the day with a big cup of coffee.
If your last name begins with A-L, write a discussion on the damaging effect of coffee on the cardiovascular system. Try to convince the group that they should not drink coffee at all. Defend your views by providing research articles that support your viewpoint. Post your response on the Discussion Board, providing the full bibliographic references for your articles. Then read and reply to the posts of classmates who have taken the point of view opposing the one you have taken.
Damaging Effect of Coffee on The Cardiovascular System
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Damaging Effect of Coffee on The Cardiovascular System
Effects of coffee on the cardiovascular system are related to individual characteristics as well as the amount of consumption. Lim et al. (2020) state that too much coffee consumption is associated with eminently increasing systolic and diastolic blood pressure. It has been reported that cafestol can increase serum cholesterol levels when consumed in a certain amount. According to Bravo et al. (2019), case-control studies have consistently found a positive association between coffee consumption and coronary risk. Habitual consumption of coffee leads to the development of tolerance to the pressor effect of caffeine, leading to the increased risk or incidence of hypertension in the general population.
Additionally, coffee is believed to make arteries stiff which contributes to coronary artery disease. It is believed to make cause the hardening of arteries as people get older (Bravo et al., 2019). Individuals with a specific genotype (such as CYP1A2 or COMT variants) may be more susceptible to the potential CVD effects of caffeine (Turnbull et al., 2017). Daily ingestion of caffeine less than 400 mg/day has no evident adverse effects in the general and healthy adult population (Lim et al., 2020). Populations at risk for hypertension, or already with hypertension, may be more sensitive to some effects of caffeine (Turnbull et al., 2017). Therefore, moderate consumption of coffee is recommended, however, excess of it is dangerous to the cardiovascular system.
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Bravo, L., Mateos, R., & Sarriá, B. (2019). Preventive effects of coffee against cardiovascular diseases. Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). https://doi.org/10.1039/9781788015028-00105
Lim, D., Chang, J., Ahn, J., & Kim, J. (2020). Conflicting effects of coffee consumption on cardiovascular diseases: does coffee consumption aggravate pre-existing risk factors?. Processes, 8(4), 438. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/8/4/438
Turnbull, D., Rodricks, J. V., Mariano, G. F., & Chowdhury, F. (2017). Caffeine and cardiovascular health. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 89, 165-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yrtph.2017.07.025