If you want to know how to slow your heart rate down after drinking a strong cup of coffee, it can be helpful to know what causes it to race in the first place. Dr. Marc A. Singer, MD, a cardiologist with Northwell Health, says that this can happen because the caffeine in coffee increases the body’s adrenaline response. This, he says, causes an increase in heart rate, slightly raises blood pressure and also leads to the more alert feeling that people expect from coffee.Related: Drinking Coffee Has One Very Surprising Health Benefit
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Sticking your face in cold water can help too, according to Dr. Singer. He explains that it activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which leads to a relaxation response. In this way, it works similarly to how swallowing cold water stimulates the vagus nerve, which calms heart rate.Related: This Type of Coffee Is the Worst for Heart Health, According to Cardiologists
If you’re experiencing a rapid heart rate after every time you drink coffee, Dr. Grant recommends avoiding it; some people are just more sensitive to caffeine than others.
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