{"id":177937,"date":"2025-11-13T05:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T05:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/177937\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T05:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T05:42:12","slug":"one-cup-of-coffee-a-day-may-reduce-the-risk-of-irregular-heartbeat-finds-a-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/177937\/","title":{"rendered":"One cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat, finds a study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For years, coffee has been surrounded by mixed opinions\u2014is it the ultimate morning energy booster or a reason behind an increased heart rate and anxiety?<\/p>\n<p>However, research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology gives a different perspective. According to the study, the people who consumed one to two cups of coffee daily had a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who rarely or never drank coffee.<\/p>\n<p>The secret lies in coffee\u2019s composition, which includes antioxidants and polyphenols that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the heart, explains Dr Rahul Gupta, Director &amp; Cardiologist, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, in an interaction with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/preventive-care\/self-care\/coffee-for-blood-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"backlink\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Healthshots\">Healthshots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?<\/p>\n<p>Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly. This can lead to symptoms such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Palpitations<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk of <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/science\/health\/can-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-wegovy-cut-heart-stroke-risk-reduce-alcohol-addiction-and-treat-kidney-ailments-11704200332469.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"stroke\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">stroke <\/a>or heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Know the cause and how to prevent irregular heartbeat<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, irregular heartbeat can result from various factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle habits: <\/strong>Smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health conditions:<\/strong> Heart, blood vessel, or kidney diseases, obesity, an increase in thyroid hormones, and viral infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The journal also emphasizes preventive measures such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting timely treatment for underlying health conditions that may cause arrhythmias<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding known triggers for irregular heartbeat<\/li>\n<li>Consulting a doctor if you have symptoms or a history of heart disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The right way to enjoy a daily brew<\/p>\n<p>Dr Gupta explains that too much coffee is detrimental for your health. Drinking <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/healthy-eating\/nutrition\/this-is-what-drinking-too-much-coffee-can-do-your-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"backlink\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"excessive coffee\">excessive coffee<\/a> can cause sleep disturbance, digestive problems, headaches, dizziness, dehydration, and even constipation. So, understand that moderation is key. Around 2 cups of coffee per day is advisable, but don\u2019t go overboard.<\/p>\n<p>Some individuals can have palpitations, restlessness, or anxiety. Therefore, it&#8217;s advisable to prioritize safety over regret. Anything done in excess can be dangerous to health. So, stay vigilant, and if you have a heart condition or irregular heartbeat, it\u2019s best to discuss your caffeine habits with your doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Too much caffeine dependency is not at all good for the health. To keep the heart healthy, instead of depending on coffee, go for regular cardiac screening every 6 months, eat a balanced diet, exercise daily, and stay stress-free by doing yoga and meditation. These vital measures can help you maintain a healthy heart.<\/p>\n<p>(<strong>Note to readers: <\/strong>This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For years, coffee has been surrounded by mixed opinions\u2014is it the ultimate morning energy booster or a reason&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":177938,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[100878,100874,100871,100875,6281,100872,100877,100873,18,135,11460,100876,19,17],"class_list":{"0":"post-177937","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health","8":"tag-benefits-of-coffee-for-heart","9":"tag-black-coffee-benefits","10":"tag-can-coffee-cause-anxiety","11":"tag-can-drinking-coffee-reduces-irregular-heartbeat","12":"tag-coffee","13":"tag-coffee-benefits","14":"tag-coffee-for-heart-health","15":"tag-coffee-side-effects","16":"tag-eire","17":"tag-health","18":"tag-heart-health","19":"tag-how-much-caffeine-is-too-much","20":"tag-ie","21":"tag-ireland"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/115540796679252743","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177937"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177937\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/177938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}