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In this The Epoch Times article, Zachary Stieber reports that the American Heart Association has issued new guidelines affirming that most adults can safely consume up to five cups of coffee a day, a level linked to lower cardiovascular risk, while warning that higher doses and unfiltered preparations can harm the heart.
- The American Heart Association states that most adults can safely intake up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily—roughly five 8-ounce cups of black coffee without added sugar or milk—and that this amount appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Moderate caffeine consumption is associated with a lower risk of both cardiovascular disease and stroke.
- Higher caffeine levels, particularly those found in energy drinks, may damage the heart and blood vessels.
- Coffee drinking increases premature ventricular contractions, or extra heartbeats, and high doses can produce significant rises in blood pressure, especially among people who already have hypertension.
- Unfiltered coffee such as French press, Greek, Turkish, or boiled varieties contains the lipid cafestol that raises serum cholesterol; paper-filtered or instant coffee is preferable for those concerned about LDL levels.
- Individuals should listen to their own bodies rather than increase caffeine intake purely for health reasons; three to five cups may confer benefit but is not necessarily superior to a single cup.
- Most of the supporting evidence comes from observational studies, though randomized controlled trials are increasing, and researchers call for more data on caffeine in isolation and on people who begin drinking coffee for the first time.
- The association previously advised children to avoid caffeine entirely and noted that two or more cups a day could double the risk of heart death in people with severe hypertension.
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https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/american-heart-association-issues-new-coffee-guidelines-6064534?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=TheLibertyDaily
