The Link Between Coffee and Hypertension - What is the Truth With Your High Blood Pressure?

The link between coffee and sudden rise in blood pressure is very controversial. In fact, many researches related to hypertension have been conducted to answer this mystery. This article will explain the truth on the true effect of coffee to hypertensive drinkers and whether it is a direct cause of high blood pressure.

Coffee has different effects to different people, with respect to blood pressure. It is a known truth caffeine increases blood pressure. But tolerance to coffee by regular drinkers makes the effect on blood pressure too insignificant.

But for the non-regular drinkers of coffee, this has a different picture. The caffeine in the drink causes a sudden increase in blood pressure. Thus it is not recommended to hypertensive individuals who are not avid coffee drinkers. The risks are usually higher.

The American Journal of Epidemiology (1999) reported a research that reveals that caffeine consumption is not directly related to heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. This was observed even for individuals drinking coffee of up to six cups every day. But the sudden rise of blood pressure to certain individuals due to caffeine and its long-term effect on health was not researched yet.

Keep your caffeine intake in moderation. Drink only 2 cups of coffee a day to be on the safe side. This is equivalent to 200 milligrams of caffeine a day. Drinking decaf can also be a good option.

In the end, the effect of coffee is really variable and dependent on your situation. Ask your doctor about this and feel the effects of caffeine after drinking a cup. Your body will guide you what is best for you in this concern. As a solid advice, I always recommend to reduce intake of coffee to only two cups daily. Never drink caffeinated drink at least two hours before bed time too.


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Testosterone And Male Fertility - How Is Sperm Related To Testosterone?

Everybody has probably already heard of testosterone.  The word testosterone often conjures up images of big muscle bound bodybuilders, and other manly-man stuff.  In fact, testosterone is almost single-handedly responsible for men's masculine characteristics.

Though testosterone is found in both men and women, the concentration of this steroidal hormone is typically about eight to ten times higher in men.  It is produced in the testis (for men), the ovaries (for women), and in much smaller amounts in the adrenal gland.  For the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on the effects of testosterone on men as opposed to women.

Beginning at about puberty, young men's testis start to increase their testosterone production.  The effects can be seen as changing (lowering) voice, pubic hair (facial and body), enhanced muscle growth, and most importantly the production of sperm.  Testosterone production usually remains strong until around age 40, when it gradually starts to decline.

While the testosterone hormone is not directly responsible for manufacturing sperm cells, it is still a part of the process.  A man's testis are primarily responsible for two things: sperm cell production, and testosterone production.  When testosterone levels drop in the body, a sequence of triggers tells the testis to produce more testosterone and more sperm.

Not only is testosterone a major player in sperm production, it is very active in the sexual activity of men.  Men struggling with low testosterone levels will suffer decreased libido and sex drive.  Impotence or "ED" is often a side effect of low testosterone.

Boosting testosterone levels in men is achievable, but should only be done so with the advice of a medical professional.  If you suspect you may be suffering from decreased testosterone levels, you should visit your local health professional.


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