Coffee

Regular Coffee drinking appears to decrease mortality (including cardiovascular) in multiple studies
1. Effects are also seen with decaffeinated Coffee (benefits not limited to Caffeine)
2. Beneficial effects are seen in regular Coffee drinkers (maximum effect at 4 cups/day)
3. Positive effects appear limited to morning Coffee
Observed effects
1. Decreased sympathetic tone and sympathetic response to Caffeine (downregulation related)
  1. May decrease risk of Congestive Heart Failure
2. Neurocognitive benefits
  1. May decrease risk of Alzheimer Disease and of Major Depression
3. Regular Coffee intake does not appear to increase Hypertension or Arrhythmia risk
  1. However, intermittent use may increase Blood Pressure