The Claim

The association between coffee and tea consumption and reduced dementia risk is stronger in individuals with hypertension than in those without hypertension.

Source: Association between coffee and tea consumption and the risk of dementia in individuals with hypertension: a prospective cohort study

What the research says

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In plain English

People with high blood pressure who drink coffee or tea have a lower risk of dementia compared to people with high blood pressure who do not drink coffee or tea.

See the scientific wording

The association between coffee and tea consumption and reduced dementia risk is stronger in individuals with hypertension than in those without hypertension, suggesting that the neuroprotective effects of these beverages may be more pronounced in the context of elevated blood pressure.

Why this might work

In people with high blood pressure, compounds in coffee and tea block brain signals that trigger inflammation and stop harmful fat damage in brain blood vessels. This protects brain cells from damage and slows memory loss.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: Association between coffee and tea consumption and the risk of dementia in individuals with hypertension: a prospective cohort study

    This study found that people with high blood pressure who drink a moderate amount of coffee or tea have a lower risk of dementia than those who don’t, and this benefit is stronger than in people without high blood pressure. So, coffee and tea may help protect the brain more when you have high blood pressure.

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