Open AccessCaffeine Consumption and Cardiovascular Risks: Little Cause for Concern
Author(s) -
Wilson Peter W. F.,
Bloom Heather L.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.115.003089
Subject(s) - medicine , atlanta , caffeine , epidemiology , cardiovascular health , consumption (sociology) , environmental health , gerontology , social science , sociology , disease , metropolitan area , pathology
Caffeine consumption is virtually ubiquitous in our society. It is naturally found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and cola drinks. Furthermore, caffeine is often added to beverages, foods, pain relievers, and other products. In the United States, coffee accounts for ≈70% of the caffeine consumed.[1][1