Sodium may be the first thing to come to mind when it comes to hypertension, but this one beverage can be even more damaging.
, up to 400 milligrams of caffeine, which is about 4 to 5 cups of coffee, is not associated with negative health outcomes in most people; however, everyone has a different sensitivity level to caffeine. This means while you may not feel any different after 4 cups of coffee, your friend may feelShutterstock
While the caffeine content of coffee can vary from 95 to 200 mg per cup depending on the bean used and brew method, , another common source of caffeine, generally contain consistently higher milligrams of caffeine, making them especially concerning for blood pressure.You may find some energy drinks with around 100 mg per serving, while others have upwards of 300 mg per serving.