Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) has investigated the impact of caffeine consumption on adult heart health. The research, published in AHA Journals, suggests “most adults can safely consume up to five 8-ounce cups of regular black caffeinated coffee per day”, and this amount of consumption may even be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, high doses of caffeine, such as from energy drinks or energy shots, can cause a significant increase in blood pressure and a risk of abnormal heart rhythms.A typical cup of coffee tends to contain 9.5mg to 20.6mg of caffeine per fluid ounce, whereas some energy drink shots have 40mg to 69mg. Researchers say that caffeine response varies by individual factors like age, genetics, and health conditions.In fullWhat coffee and energy drinks are really doing to your heartMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The American Heart Association has issued a new report on the link between caffeine and cardiovascular disease.

Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults, and regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart failure.

Scientific statement reviewed mostly observational evidence about safety and possible benefits