Study: Five cups of coffee per day safe for most adults

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In a new scientific statement, the American Heart Association says drinking up to five, 8-ounce cups of coffee per day — or about 400 mg of caffeine — is generally safe for most adults.

Drinking coffee also appears to be linked to a lower risk of several cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, heart disease and stroke in some people. Research has linked drinking caffeinated coffee wit…

In a new scientific statement, the American Heart Association says drinking up to five, 8-ounce cups of coffee per day — or about 400 mg of caffeine — is generally safe for most adults.

Drinking coffee also appears to be linked to a lower risk of several cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, heart disease and stroke in some people. Research has linked drinking caffeinated coffee wit…

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