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A cross-sectional analysis of coffee intake and hypertension prevalence: results from the NHANES 2005–2020

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the association between coffee consumption and hypertension risk. Methods: Using data from the 2005-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) on 41,685 adults, multivariable logistic regression models examined the relationship between categorical coffee intake (none, >0 to < 1, ≥1 to < 2, ≥2 to < 3, ≥3 to < 4, and ≥4 cups/day) and hypertension, with stratified and curve-fitting analyses. Results: < 0.05), more prominently in those < 60 years (OR 0.957, 95% CI 0.940-0.975). Curve fitting revealed a U-shaped association between coffee consumption and hypertension risk. Conclusion: While a moderate coffee intake (1-3 cups/day) was associated with a lower prevalence of hypertension, especially among adults under 60 years, this cross-sectional study cannot establish causality. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Source: Frontiers in Nutrition

DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1615528

Authors: Hua Li, Wei Chen, Zao Zeng, Ning Ding, Ju Luo, Keng Li

Institutions: Shenzhen Bao'an District Songgang People's Hospital, Changsha Central Hospital, University of South China

Language: English

Topic: Coffee research and impacts

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801