Coffee in hypertensive women with asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease: a potential nutraceutical effect

Several studies suggest that coffee is associated with a lower risk of atherosclerosis.1,2 Coffee contains polyphenol antioxidants, which have been hypothesized to act against free oxygen radicals and lipid peroxidation and to improve endothelial function.1–3 Coffee is part of the Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest diets. The characteristics.....