27 Jun 2021

Study reveals cardio health influences your coffee consumption

From Sunday Morning, 8:11 am on 27 June 2021

In a world-first study, University of South Australia researchers found genetic evidence that cardio health - as reflected in blood pressure and heart rate - influences coffee consumption. Lead researcher and Director of UniSA's Australian Centre for Precision Health, Professor Elina Hyppönen says it's a positive finding that shows our genetics actively regulate the amount of coffee we drink and protect us from consuming too much. She joins us to discuss.

Professor Elina Hyppönen

Professor Elina Hyppönen Photo: Supplied