Good news for coffee drinkers. A recent study found that drinking coffee daily significantly lowers the risk of atrial fibrillation. By up to 39% in those who already have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter! In other words, coffee consumption is protective.
In the well done study, participants (who already had atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter) assigned to the coffee group drank at least 1 cup of caffeinated coffee or an espresso shot daily for 6 months. And the other study group avoided all coffee and caffeinated drinks for 6 months. The results surprised the researchers because it went against medical knowledge, which said to avoid coffee in those with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
That's right - go ahead and enjoy your coffee! It's beneficial!
From Science Daily: Surprising heart study finds daily coffee may cut AFib risk by 39%
New research suggests that drinking coffee may actually help protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat too quickly and irregularly, sometimes leading to stroke or heart failure. ...continue reading "Daily Coffee May Reduce Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Risk"