Health · 21 July 2026

Is 5 Cup Coffee Too Much? Heart Experts Have a New Answer

Heart experts now say having about five eight-ounce cups of coffee daily is safe for most people's hearts and might even offer health benefits. The American Heart Association reviewed the latest evidence, finding caffeine consumption below 400 milligrams a day is generally safe. However, energy drinks with high caffeine levels could be risky, having been linked to some heart-related deaths.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 July 2026 at 12:30

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