However, the study authors caution that adding sugar, syrups, or high-fat creamers to coffee can negate the health perks|GuavaTrain|CC BY-SA 4.0
Coffee lovers rejoice: a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA), published in Circulation, confirms that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily is safe for most adults.
After reviewing dozens of studies on coffee, caffeine, and heart health, researchers found that drinking three to five 8-ounce cups of coffee daily is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.
The researchers also highlighted that coffee contains beneficial compounds beyond caffeine.
Polyphenols, for example, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may explain why decaffeinated coffee is also associated with a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease.
However, the study authors caution that adding sugar, syrups, or high-fat creamers can negate these health perks.
They also warned against consuming energy drinks, as their high caffeine content has been linked to irregular heart rhythms and increased blood pressure.