Researchers link two popular beverages to spikes in blood pressure within 30 minutes of ingestion.
High blood pressure condones life-threatening medical emergencies such as strokes and heart attacks. Hypertension forces the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This, in turn, can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
It is noteworthy that studies show that two popular drinks can cause a sharp jump in blood pressure: black and green tea, informed the Journal of Hypertension, It published a study report, the authors of which studied the effects of hot tea on blood pressure.
br>Using black and green tea as test drinks, the research team expected a reduction in high blood pressure after drinking them. But the study took an unexpected turn. It turned out that drinking two of the most popular teas can cause a sharp increase in blood pressure.
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“The study team found that drinking hot tea increased the effect of hypertension within 30 minutes after drinking. Green and black teas, in addition to being rich in health-promoting flavonoids, also contain caffeine. It is this ingredient that causes an acute hypertensive reaction to hot drinks,” the Journal of Hypertension reported.
Scientists have noted that drinking tea can cause a more dramatic increase in blood pressure than caffeine alone. At the same time, with regular use of tea, such an acute effect is no longer observed. What's more, according to a review published in the journal PLOS ONE, regular consumption of black tea can be very helpful in stabilizing blood pressure in hypertension.
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