Abstract

Due to the great increase in the incidence of cardiovascular diseases worldwide, it is necessary to find new therapies to control their progress, emerging the use of natural products or those of habitual consumption of people as a less invasive alternative in their daily routine, finding in this instead of drinking coffee. There is abundant evidence indicating that coffee consumption is safe and beneficial for cardiovascular health; this effect is strongly linked to the amount of coffee consumed daily or weekly and the type of coffee consumed. The exact mechanism by which coffee exerts its protective effects is not yet well understood. Potential mechanisms for some of its phytochemicals include regulation of endothelial function, glucose metabolism, increased reverse cholesterol transport, inhibition of oxidative stress, immunomodulation, and effects on platelet function. In this chapter, we will review the potential benefits of coffee consumption on cardiovascular health.