People who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may have lower risk of clogged arteries that can cause serious heart problems, study finds PARIS — People who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of clogged arteries that can cause serious heart problems, a study said on Tuesday.The South Korean research is the latest on the health effects of the popular brew, previously associated with a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimers disease.For the latest study, the team analysed data from 25,100 South Korean men and women, average age 41, who had undergone regular health screening.None of the study group had any cardiovascular problems, but one in seven had detectable levels of coronary artery calcium (CAC) — an early sign of coronary heart disease, or atherosclerosis.Atherosclerosis occurs when a waxy compound called plaque lines the artery walls, limiting blood flow and potentially triggering dangerous blood clots.The level...
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