Can drinking coffee extend life? – what do we know about the impact of coffee consumption on cardiovascular health

Introduction and Objective.Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, highlighting the need for analyzing the effect of various factors on their development and progression.The role of coffee -one of the world's most popular beverages -in shaping the risk of cardiovascular diseases has been controversial for many years.This study aims to analyze the current state of knowledge regarding the impact of coffee consumption on the risk of cardiovascular diseases, their progression, and life expectancy.Data available in PubMed and Google Scholar databases were employed and analyzed for this purpose.Brief description of the state of knowledge.Coffee consumption does not increase the risk of hypertension.The impact of coffee on the risk of coronary heart disease depends on the studied group -among females it has a neutral or positive effect, while in males, it may slightly increase the risk.Regular coffee consumption does not increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias; however, occasional consumption of large amounts at once may lead to episodes of tachyarrhythmia.Coffee consumption significantly reduces both the risk of death from cardiovascular causes and the overall risk of death from all causes.Summary.Regular coffee consumption is safe in the context of common cardiovascular diseases.Including coffee in the diet in an amount of 2-3 cups per day may result in increased life expectancy and should be considered as part of recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.