The last limits in caffeine

(HealthDay) – It seems like every day brings a new study on the effects of caffeine or coffee in particular. Researchers looked at its effects on almost every aspect of health, from heart to bone, kidney, liver, fertility, etc.

Sometimes separate studies on the same aspect of caffeine consumption lead to contradictory results, which creates confusion. So, what should you know before taking another sip?

An exhaustive badysis of 1,277 existing studies published in Comprehensive examinations in food science and food safety found that the potential benefits of drinking moderate the quantities of coffee exceed the risks. In fact, research on the benefits of caffeine for heart health, published in the newspaper circulation, reversed the 20-year finding to the contrary. But what is moderate coffee? About four cups of 8 ounces a day.

On the other side of the spectrum, research conducted by the Australian Center for Precision Health has highlighted the upper limit of the safety range, concluding that drinking six or more cups a day is a health hazard heart. This amount can lead to high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.

Caffeine is not the only active ingredient in coffee, but monitoring milligrams of caffeine is a good way to measure the absorption, 400 mg a day being the limit suggested by the US Food and Drug Administration. An 8-ounce cup of regular brewed coffee has, on average, 80 milligrams.

Always read labels of coffee-based beverage blends and other caffeinated products to find out how much caffeine is in a serving and how many servings it contains. Also check their calorie count, which can be just as important if you are trying to lose weight.

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