The American Heart Association has a new number for daily coffee-and a warning if you go over it
A new American Heart Association statement suggests that up to 5 cups of black coffee daily is safe for most adults and may be linked to lower heart disease risks. However, the study warns that consumption levels can have varying effects on blood pressure and heart failure risk depending on the amount consumed.
Why it matters
This research provides nuanced health guidance for the millions of daily coffee drinkers, emphasizing the importance of moderation and the exclusion of additives.
There’s nothing quite like a coffee in the morning to put an extra spring in your step. And new data suggests that boost isn’t just in your head—the daily habit could be doing real, long-term good for your health.
The latest research , a scientific statement published by the American Heart Association in its journal Circulation , lands on a reassuring number: for most adults, up to 5 cups of caffeinated coffee a day—around 400 mg of caffeine—is safe and, for some people, may even be linked to a lower risk of several heart conditions.
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