Sip on this: Up to 5 cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults – and may be good for your heart
Because caffeine is a stimulant, there was concern that it could raise blood pressure, provoke abnormal heart rhythms and put stress on the cardiovascular system. Now, after reviewing the latest evidence, the American Heart Association has concluded that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day – equivalent to three to five eight-ounce cups of coffee – is safe for most adults. What’s more, the evidence shows that regular coffee consumption is associated with several cardiovascular benefits.Go ahead and have a second coffee – it’s good for your brain health, new research suggestsHere’s a breakdown of the association’s new scientific statement on caffeine and cardiovascular health.
- ▪Because caffeine is a stimulant, there was concern that it could raise blood pressure, provoke abnormal heart rhythms and put stress on the cardiovascular system.
- ▪Now, after reviewing the latest evidence, the American Heart Association has concluded that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day – equivalent to three to five eight-ounce cups of coffee – is safe for most adults.
- ▪What’s more, the evidence shows that regular coffee consumption is associated with several cardiovascular benefits.Go ahead and have a second coffee – it’s good for your brain health, new research suggestsHere’s a breakdown of the associati
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Open this photo in gallery:Despite concern that caffeine could raise blood pressure, provoke abnormal heart rhythms and put stress on the cardiovascular system, a new study shows it could do the opposite.Liudmila Chernetska/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFor years, people with certain heart conditions were often told to go easy on caffeinated coffee. Because caffeine is a stimulant, there was concern that it could raise blood pressure, provoke abnormal heart rhythms and put stress on the cardiovascular system.
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