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Can Caffeine Be Harmful And Should I Give It Up If I Have High Blood Pressure?

Judith Wylie-Rosett, Ed.D., R.D., Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health, Division Head for Health Behavior and Nutrition Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
November 11, 2008

Question:Can caffeine be harmful and should I give it up if I have high blood pressure?

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Answer: Drinking a modest amount of coffee -- one to two cups a day -- is not associated with an increased risk of heart disease. However, for people with high blood pressure, their blood pressure may go up after consuming a cup of coffee.

And for people who already have heart disease, it may be too much of a stimulant and they should be talking to their doctor before consuming coffee.

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