The Claim
Among individuals with hypertension, consuming 0.5 to 1 cup of coffee per day is associated with a 26.7% lower risk of all-cause dementia compared to consuming six or more cups daily, indicating a J-shaped relationship between coffee intake and dementia risk.
What the research says
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People with high blood pressure who drink half a cup to one cup of coffee per day have a 26.7% lower rate of all-cause dementia than those who drink six or more cups per day.
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Among individuals with hypertension, consuming 0.5 to 1 cup of coffee per day is associated with a 26.7% lower risk of all-cause dementia compared to consuming six or more cups daily, suggesting a J-shaped relationship where moderate intake may confer neuroprotective benefits while higher intake does not.
When a person with high blood pressure drinks a small amount of coffee, compounds in the coffee enter the brain and block signals that trigger inflammation, while also stopping harmful damage to brain cells. This keeps blood vessels in the brain healthy and prevents the buildup of toxic proteins that kill nerve cells. Too much coffee overloads this system, causing stress and damage instead.
What the research says
1 studyFor people with high blood pressure, drinking just half a cup to one cup of coffee a day seems to help protect the brain and lower dementia risk, but drinking six or more cups doesn’t help—and might even hurt.
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