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Most adults can safely drink up to five cups of coffee a day, says a new statement on caffeine consumption from the American Heart Association.<\/p>\n

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For some people, that amount of caffeine \u2014 about 400 mg \u2014 even appears to be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, said the statement, released Monday. But higher doses of caffeine, \u201csuch as levels found in energy drinks,\u201d may cause cardiovascular harm, it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaffeine and Cardiovascular Disease,\u201d published in the association\u2019s peer-reviewed journal Circulation, focuses on consumption of caffeinated coffee without added sweeteners, dairy or flavorings. A regular brewed coffee typically has 9.4 to 20.6 mg of caffeine per fluid ounce, or about 75 to 160 mg in an 8-ounce cup.<\/p>\n

The statement\u2019s key takeaways on health effects of caffeinated coffee:<\/p>\n

\u2022 It is linked to a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, heart failure and some irregular heart rhythms.<\/p>\n

\u2022 It is associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation but a higher risk of premature ventricular contractions.<\/p>\n

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The paper also addressed studies on coffee\u2019s effects on blood pressure and cholesterol.<\/p>\n

But the authors noted that such research is \u201cchallenging\u201d because it\u2019s hard to separate the effects of caffeine from those of other compounds in coffee. \u201cIn addition,\u201d the statement said, \u201cmost studies on caffeine are observational, meaning they cannot prove cause and effect.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The authors called for more study to better understand the effects of caffeine from coffee and from other sources.<\/p>\n

Energy drinks, most of which have 40 to 69 mg of caffeine per fluid ounce, are \u201cassociated with cardiovascular harm, such as increased risk of high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythm,\u201d the paper said.<\/p>\n

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