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Yes, you may love it.<\/p>\nYes, you may love it.<\/p>\n
But is it worth inflating your prostate by 52%?<\/p>\n
Because that\u2019s what it does, according to a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition<\/em>.<\/p>\n There\u2019s, however, a way to enjoy this drink and shrink your prostate\u2026 if you do it the right way.<\/p>\n The researchers used data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2005 to 2008.<\/p>\n This survey collects health and diet information from a large, nationally representative group of adult Americans.<\/p>\n They analyzed the data of 2,374 men over the age of 40.<\/p>\n These men completed two 24-hour food recall surveys, which researchers used to estimate their average daily caffeine intake from all sources\u2014including coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks.<\/p>\n The men were divided into three groups based on their caffeine intake:<\/p>\n •\tModerate intake: 106.5 to 261.5 milligrams per day<\/p>\n •\tHigh intake: 261.5 milligrams or more per day\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n They also reported whether they had ever been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n Here are the key findings:<\/em><\/p>\n 2.\tThis link remained strong even after accounting for age, weight, smoking, income, blood pressure, and other health factors.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n Certain subgroups saw an even stronger link than the general population did:<\/em><\/p>\n 2.\tFormer smokers, those with middle income levels, those married or living with partners, and those with lower education showed a particularly strong risk.<\/p>\n 3.\tMen with high blood pressure and those with uric acid levels in the normal range (between 5.5 and 6.5 milligrams per deciliter) also showed a higher risk.<\/p>\n 4.\tOther than high blood pressure, men without cardiovascular disease were more affected than those without it.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n If you are a man over 60 \u2014 especially with high blood pressure or urinary issues \u2014 watch your caffeine intake carefully.<\/p>\n The high-intake group in this study consumed the equivalent of two to three cups of coffee daily, suggesting you should cut back to a maximum of one cup daily.<\/p>\n Or go decaf and drink as much as you want.<\/p>\n\n
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