McMaster researchers reveal ‘mechanism’ tied to how caffeine could reduce cardiovascular disease
- Adam Austin
- Feb 10, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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McMaster University researchers say they have a biochemical explanation for why drinking a few cups of coffee each day can potentially reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
In recent years, some studies have suggested the caffeine drink interacts with key cellular factors to remove cholesterol from the bloodstream, but the how has eluded researchers.
A study led by a group from the Hamilton Centre for Kidney Research at St. Joe’s hospital say caffeine triggers a cascade effect that ultimately reduces LDL cholesterol in the blood – the so-called “bad” cholesterol.