AHA Says Up to 5 Daily Coffee Cups May Cut Heart Risks

3 articles · Updated · health.yahoo.com · Jul 24

Up to five cups of coffee a day appears safe for most healthy adults and may be linked to lower risks of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and Type 2 diabetes, the American Heart Association said.
The guidance comes in a new scientific statement, with cardiologist Chauncey Crandall saying the benefit has limits because excess coffee can trigger palpitations, extra heartbeats, hypertension, anxiety and nervousness.
Filtered coffee may be the better choice, Crandall said, because filtering removes some coffee oils associated with elevated cholesterol.
The AHA's 2026 dietary guidance also highlights fiber from whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains and nuts for cholesterol, blood sugar and heart health.
Crandall said the bigger long-term payoff is combining more exercise with higher fiber intake, which he said could add 10 years of life.