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Loki
03-03-2010, 04:03 PM
Four cups of coffee a day 'could protect the heart'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1255004/Four-cups-coffee-day-protect-heart.html#ixzz0h8Ml90b4

Lenny
03-03-2010, 04:09 PM
caffeine may help the heart by blocking the action of the chemical adenosine, which can cause disturbed rhythm.But such high quantities of caffeine -- 4+ cups of coffee every day -- has got to hurt us in other ways, surely.

I don't think the cost-benefit ratio is worth it.

Loki
03-03-2010, 04:12 PM
I've cut down to one decent cup per day, after abstaining for over a week (I mean, a strong freshly-brewed cup bought on the high street). It prevents tolerance from forming, which means the one cup still has a very good kick to it. :thumb001: I've found when I drink too much coffee, I build up a tolerance, which means the good effects become less pronounced, and instead it leads to a jittery feeling. Caffeine overdose makes me feel nervous and sleepy.

Radojica
03-03-2010, 04:40 PM
One more :coffee: to go...

The Black Prince
03-03-2010, 04:46 PM
If I want to protect my heart I will have to severely limit my coffee drinking habit.:blink:

anonymaus
03-03-2010, 04:52 PM
If this is related to the same study that came out over a month ago, then decaffeinated coffee also achieves this benefit.

Wulfhere
03-03-2010, 04:52 PM
Yuck - I can't stand coffee.

Comte Arnau
03-03-2010, 09:14 PM
If this is true, you've made me the happiest man on Earth. :)

I've reduced the number, though. From five to three per day. Two are mandatory: one to wake up, one after the 2pm lunch.

Treffie
03-03-2010, 09:24 PM
I guess we will never be able to win :(

Beware a single espresso: Just one caffeine-packed cup can slow the blood flow to your heart

Bah! (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1250339/Just-caffeine-packed-cup-slow-blood-flow-heart.html)

Grumpy Cat
03-04-2010, 12:46 AM
I'm going to live forever!

Óttar
03-04-2010, 01:50 AM
If I drink 4 cups of coffee in one day, my thoughts go around in loops, and they'll obsess for hours... It's a painful experience. I usually drink a cup a day but I have recently replaced coffee with green tea.

Lars
03-04-2010, 01:52 AM
Pros and cons with everything and with everything in life moderation is king. <3