Does Drinking Coffee Lower Platelets? Understanding the Nuance
                                
                                
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                                According to research published in the *British Journal of Nutrition*, a single cup of coffee can inhibit platelet aggregation, the process of platelets clumping together. This leads many to ask: does drinking coffee lower platelets overall? The answer is more complex than a simple 'yes' or 'no', and involves understanding the difference between platelet count and platelet function.