Caffeine is classified as a psychoactive substance. Frequent consumption of caffeine causes the body to become accustomed to it and the body's biological response is impaired. Observations are constantly being made on the effects of caffeine on our health and performance, taking into account other factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, type of physical activity and diet.

What effect does caffeine have on our cardiovascular system?

The most recent studies presented indicate that moderate caffeine consumption (i.e. no more than three cups of coffee, which equates to about 300mg/d) does not pose any health risk. Excessive caffeine consumption, on the other hand, can lead to a variety of disorders in the normal functioning of the body and diseases, particularly those related to the cardiovascular system. These include cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure problems (leads to an increase in blood pressure), lipid metabolism disorders, an increase in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and can also lead to heart attacks. Because this topic is so controversial, research is constantly being conducted to show how caffeine consumption adversely affects the cardiovascular system. Other risk factors such as alcohol consumption, stimulants and an unhealthy lifestyle are also taken into account.