New Review From American Heart Association Reveals The Optimal Daily Cups of Coffee For Your Health - ScienceAlert
A new American Heart Association review suggests that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily is generally safe for most adults. The study notes that coffee and tea provide health benefits, provided they are consumed without excessive sugar or additives.
Why it matters
This provides evidence-based guidance for millions of coffee drinkers regarding the cardiovascular safety of their daily caffeine habits.
Add ScienceAlert on Google (Stefania Pelfini la Waziya/Getty Images) A cup of coffee or two (or three) in the morning is one of the most common pleasures of the modern world. But how guilty should we feel about indulging in it?
A new scientific statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) may have an answer.
The team behind the statement gathered the most recent health data on caffeine , from a series of existing studies that examined the drug's effects on various outcomes, such as blood pressure and cholesterol, and the risks of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases .
The review found that for most people, a couple of cups of Joe aren't likely to do any harm, and may even be good for you .
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