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Caffeine can increase blood pressure; long term consumption at sufficiently high doses has been associated with chronic arterial stiffness. Blood pressure increases are mediated by adenosine receptor antagonism. Caffeine can cause vasoconstriction. It is unclear if caffeine causes increased heart rate as a side effect.
Caffeine can affect the body and brain in a number of ways. While it is most commonly used for alertness and mental focus, caffeine consumption does have other possible side effects that should not be overlooked. Blood vessel constriction, also known as vasoconstriction, is one of these potential side effects.