Experts discover heart health boost from drinking these three popular drinks

A new study has revealed that drinking coffee, tea and hot chocolate could provide a boost for your heart health.

The research, carried out by a group of experts from the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy have claimed that there could be a link between drinking the high-caffeine liquids and a reduction in the risk of developing heart disease.

The team of researchers surveyed a group of 31 Lupus patients over a seven day period and found that upon conclusion of their week long investigation, the participants blood pressure was taken and found that those who had consumed caffeine more regularly, had lower blood pressure, which in turn helps lower the chances of heart disease.

According to the NHS, Lupus, is 'a long-term condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes and tiredness. There's no cure, but symptoms can improve if treatment starts early.'

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While Lupus has been linked with a higher risk of heart disease, none of those involved in the investigation were currently suffering with heart or vascular conditions.

According to the authors of the study, caffeine is an anti-inflammatory “because it binds with the receptors expressed on the surface of immune cell”, and for some time now, scientists have considered the importance of anti-inflammatory products in benefitting our heart health.

Speaking about their results, lead author of the study, Fulvia Ceccarelli said that further research will likely need to be conducted in order to add further proof to their findings: "The present study aims to provide patients with information about the possible role of diet in disease control,"

She added: "It will be necessary to confirm the results through a longitudinal study aimed at evaluating the real impact of coffee consumption on disease progression."

Earlier this year, Stephen Devries, MD, a preventive cardiologist and executive director of the educational nonprofit Gaples Institute in Chicago echoed the recent findings from Sapienza University of Rome as he said: “Both coffee and tea are linked to a host of health benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, lower risk of type 2 diabetes and improved longevity.

“Most of the benefits are noted with intake in the range of two–five cups per day."