Hypertension, most commonly referred to as "high blood pressure", HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. It was previously referred to as arterial hypertension, but in current usage, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier normally refers to arterial hypertension.
2009-10-04

Research Shows How Caffeine Affects Sleep and Blood Pressure

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caffeine intake, hypertension and sleep all seem to be interconnected.

You may also already know that caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea and many soda drinks. Too much caffeine can lead to turmoil and leave feeling jittery, which increases it difficult to sleep and your blood pressure.

Further compounding the problem is a lack of sleep are known to hypertension. Caffeine could be the common factor?

People who do not regularly consume caffeine can cause caffeine a temporary but sharp rise in blood pressure. The researchers do not know exactly why, but it seems that our body build a tolerance for caffeine, and that those who consume caffeine regularly over a kind of buffer. Some researchers say that caffeine narrows blood vessels by inhibiting a hormone that helps them wide. Caffeine may also stimulate the release of stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline.

Other research has shown that a regular caffeine drinker a higher average blood pressure than people who drink nothing. Confusing!

As a precaution, many doctors recommend limiting caffeine intake to 200 milligrams per day - about the amount in two standard cups of coffee. Be aware that the quantity of caffeine in coffee and soft drinks across different brands.

To determine whether caffeine applies to you, recommend doctors check your blood pressure within 30 minutes drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages. If your blood pressure increases by five to ten points, this means you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine. If you think you want to lower your intake of caffeine, do it gradually over a period of several days to a week to avoid the withdrawal effects such as headaches.

 

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