A Swedish published in Scientific Reports study has analyzed data from more than 24,000 individuals aged 50 to 64.
The participants are part of the SCAPIS project, which, according to the Heart and Lung Foundation, examines the heart, blood vessels, and lungs on a large scale.
Researchers have used advanced imaging techniques to detect early signs of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries.
This provides a more precise picture of the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The aim of the study is to understand how lifestyle and biological factors affect health, enabling earlier prevention of disease.
Genes play a role
Previous research has shown that some people are genetically predisposed to drink more coffee.
This particularly applies to individuals who metabolize caffeine quickly, according to new findings.
Researchers now plan to investigate how diet and nutrients, together with genetic factors, influence disease risk.
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The goal is to provide more targeted recommendations in the future.
The Heart and Lung Foundation emphasizes that improved knowledge could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment.
Differences between individuals
The study shows that coffee does not affect everyone in the same way. The impact largely depends on an individual’s genetic background.
People with a specific genetic profile and high coffee consumption are more likely to show early signs of narrowing in the coronary arteries.
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This means that future recommendations about coffee may become more individualized and based on genetics rather than general guidelines.
Sources: The Heart and Lung Foundation and Scientific Reports.
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