Drinking 5 Cups of Coffee a Day Could Reduce Heart Risk

Drinking 5 Cups of Coffee a Day Could Reduce Heart Risk 26 A new American Heart Association scientific statement concludes that up to about 400 milligrams a day, or roughly three to five cups of plain coffee, is safe for most adults and may be linked to lower risks of cardiovascular disease. The benefits appear to depend heavily on the source and preparation, with coffee and tea looking more favorable than energy drinks, and added sugar, cream, syrups, or sweeteners potentially canceling out the upside. ScienceAlert reports: "Caffeine consumed in coffee is a key part of daily life for millions of people," says Gregory Marcus, cardiologist at the University of California, San Francisco, and Chair of the AHA volunteer writing group behind the statement. "In our review of the most recent research, for most adults, intake of up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, the equivalent of up to five cups of caffeinated coffee per day without added sugars or fillers, is safe and does not increase cardiovascular risk." The statement focused on caffeine's relationship with cardiovascular risk factors, such as blood pressure and diabetes, as well as types of cardiovascular disease, including arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, stroke, and heart failure. The picture that emerges is complicated, but generally positive. [...] All up, the new AHA statement concludes that there's a growing body of evidence that caffeine isn't harmful when taken in moderation, and that coffee specifically may be beneficial. The statement was published in the journal Circulation. The statement focused on caffeine's relationship with cardiovascular risk factors, such as blood pressure and diabetes, as well as types of cardiovascular disease, including arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, stroke, and heart failure. The picture that emerges is complicated, but generally positive. [...] All up, the new AHA statement concludes that there's a growing body of evidence that caffeine isn't harmful when taken in moderation, and that coffee specifically may be beneficial. The statement was published in the journal Circulation. "roughly three to five" (Score:4, Funny) Re: (Score:3) On this site we call it 4±1. Never forget your error bars. The more things change... (Score:2) The only thing you can be sure of is that every couple of years, you'll get different advice on the health effects of coffee. I'll stick to my two mugs in the morning, and green tea the rest of the day, that's what feels good to me. Re: (Score:2) Re: It's a drug (Score:1) ...by killing you on the spot. (Score:2) At least you'd no longer be at risk... Of COURSE you can't use sweetener or cream... (Score:2) Your "medicine" isn't allowed to taste good, after all. Exercising for 30 minutes every day (Score:3) will reduce the risk by a lot more, in addition to all other beneficial effects that you won't get from the coffee. Re: (Score:3) You can do both. People who have heart problems do not drink coffee (Score:2) In other news: People who have heart problems do not drink coffee... Black coffee (Score:3, Insightful) Re: (Score:2) Re: (Score:2) Is very bitter coffee an American thing? Whenever we get "American" coffee, it's like that, but I don't know if it's really like that in America or if it's just what we call it. Re: (Score:2) Yes and no. Starbucks seems dominant and they over-roast their coffee. It works well for the super sugary espresso drinks but terrible for anything else. We have every imaginable variety of coffee just like anyone else. I am drinking a perfectly normal espresso roast right now, in a cappuccino. A friend of mine (Score:3) Re: (Score:2) I don't care. (Score:2) I care about my coffee. I buy good beans and I drink two cups each morning. I may have a third in the afternoon on occasion. It is a baseline "quality of life" staple for me - a ritual that pleases me greatly. I will not give it up if I'm told it's unhealthy, and I won't ramp up my intake if I'm told it's medicine. It's pure pleasure. So I don't give a damn what your studies say. I'm not interested. I will consume it as I see fit, and health informs exactly none of the decision. Re: (Score:2) Totally disagree. There was nothing quite like the satisfaction of finding out that trans fats are worse than butter. Absolutely you should listen to studies that agree with what you are doing already and possibly even gloat about them to your "healthy" friends who keep switching from trend to trend. Do use this study to wind up people who tell you that you should give up coffee for health reasons. The story repeatedly changes (Score:2) Old news (Score:3) Here is a sample from the first page of /. search results for "cup coffee". * Drinking 5 Cups of Coffee a Day Could Reduce Heart Risk - 2026-07-21 [slashdot.org] * 2 To 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It's Decaf. - 2026-02-10 [slashdot.org] * Drinking Tea and Coffee Linked To Lower Risk of Head and Neck Cancer in Study - 2024-12-24 [slashdot.org] * Caffeine May Reduce Body Fat and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Suggests - 2023-03-15 [slashdot.org] * Drinking Several Cups of Coffee a Day May Be Linked To Longer Lifespan in Study - 2022-10-04 [slashdot.org] * Coffee Drinking Linked To Lower Mortality Risk, New Study Finds - 2022-06-02 [slashdot.org] * Tea and Coffee May Be Linked To Lower Risk of Stroke and Dementia, Study Finds - 2021-11-18 [slashdot.org] * Drinking Coffee May Cut Risk of Chronic Liver Disease, Study Suggests - 2021-06-22 [slashdot.org] * Could Drinking Coffee Lower Your Risk of Heart Failure? - 2021-02-21 [slashdot.org] Of course, gym rats have used coffee for a small energy boost before workouts, as well as a recovery drink after, for a couple of years now. Biohackers have drunk "butter coffee" aka "bulletproof coffee" for some years now for energy. (You have to know how different additions will affect your aims.) The general idea of course is to "stack" benefits from various practices: exercise, antioxidants, ketones, fasting, circadian rhythm/sleep, etc. etc. Sure, I could see that (Score:2) Exercise and diet could reduce heart risk (Score:2)