“Up to 5 cups of coffee per day may potentially lower heart disease risk, doctors say
These heart-healthy links apply strictly to paper-filtered or instant coffee.”

As a morning radio host, coffee is an essential start of the day. However, how much is too much?

From the story:

Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults, and regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart failure, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).

The official report, published Monday in the journal Circulation, addresses years of conflicting advice regarding caffeine and the heart.

“Coffee is potentially linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart failure, though its relationship with blood pressure is complex and data isn’t entirely consistent across the board,” said Dr. Jennifer Miao, a board-certified cardiologist and ABC News Medical Unit Fellow. 

Question for the readers: “How many cups of coffee do you drink daily?”