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I have been under treatment for the past ten years for Hypertension, high blood pressure. I have had all the tests and scans known to the Cyprus medical world to discover the cause, and ended up taking 14 different tablets a day. By sheer chance, I decided to see if coffee was the cause. I have been drinking strong decaf coffee in the morning, a habit I picked up from working in America. After two days' abstinence, my blood pressure is now averaging 116 to 118 on the Systolic scale.

Hope this might be of use to others.

You need a much longer test Clive, blood pressure decreases considerably in the hot weather.

Miloman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:27 am You need a much longer test Clive, blood pressure decreases considerably in the hot weather.

I agree with what Miloman has said.. This is from an internet search.....

"Yes, blood pressure can decrease in hot weather. This happens because your body works to cool itself down, causing your blood vessels to dilate (widen) and increasing sweat production. This dilation lowers blood pressure, and excessive sweating can lead to dehydration, further contributing to a drop in blood pressure. "

Thanks for those replies. I shall continue monitoring my BP until the cooler weather and see the result.

The easiest way to see if the effect was caused by your decaf is to have another day drinking it and seeing what happens.