07/21/2026
☕ BREAKING: Science Just Gave Us Permission to Be Unbearable
The American Heart Association just released a statement saying up to 5 cups of coffee a day is safe, and may actually be good for your heart. 🫡
Let that sink in.
I no longer have a caffeine addiction. I have a medically endorsed cardiovascular wellness routine.
A few things to note before you go chugging:
☕ It’s 5 cups of black coffee. The second you add sugar, cream, or a “seasonal caramel drizzle situation,” the science gets murkier
☕ 400mg of caffeine is the ceiling…after that we’re in “seizures and heart palpitations” territory, so maybe don’t try to hit 5 cups by 9am like it’s a personal challenge
☕ Filtered or instant is best. French press and espresso drinkers, the AHA has some notes for you
Anyway. I’ll be at my desk. Drinking my fourth cup. Doing it for my heart. 💛
Anyone else suddenly feel very vindicated?
Statement Highlights: The latest research indicates that consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine/day (equivalent to up to 5, 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is generally safe for most adults and appears to be linked to a lower risk of several ...