Article
CYP1A2 genotype modifies the association between coffee intake and the risk of hypertension.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Aug 2009
Palatini Paolo, Ceolotto Giulio, Ragazzo Fabio, Dorigatti Francesca, Saladini Francesca, Papparella Italia, Mos Lucio, Zanata Giuseppe, Santonastaso Massimo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The longitudinal relationship between coffee use and hypertension is still controversial. Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) is the main responsible enzyme for the metabolism of caffeine. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of coffee intake on the risk of developing hypertension needing antihypertensive treatment in individuals stratified by CYP1A2 genotype. DESIGN: We assessed...
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