My husband loves his coffee as much as any morning beverage, but how much is healthy to consume? This depends on your sensitivity to caffeine as well as overall health status; in general though most adults can safely enjoy up to four cups daily (about 400 milligrams of caffeine per cup) without any adverse health consequences; indeed moderate coffee consumption has been linked with reduced risk for heart disease and other chronic illness.

Most of the health benefits associated with coffee come from its compounds found within its beans, such as polyphenols. Polyphenols may help improve heart health, prevent diabetes and enhance brain function. To make the best cup of joe possible for health reasons it should be prepared using high-altitude beans with lighter roast, fine grind filter water temperature not exceeding 80F and served black; no sugar or saturated fat should be added for extra calories and possible risk of obesity and diabetes.

Coffee should provide you with antioxidants in moderation; no more than three cups per day is ideal. However, when adding cream and sugar for flavoring purposes it’s important to remember that just one tablespoon can add 300 calories and 13 grams of fat!

As is true with anything, too much coffee can impact sleep negatively. Coulter notes that people who drink more than three cups per afternoon often struggle with digestive issues and sleep disturbances; to stay safe and protect your wellbeing, he suggests sticking with two or three cups.

Coffee contains caffeine, which has the ability to raise blood pressure. As such, coffee should not be taken by people with preexisting hypertension or high-blood pressure conditions, or who have an existing high-blood pressure condition. Coffee also increases stomach acid production; those who are sensitive may wish to forgoing its consumption altogether.

Studies suggest the best time and place to consume coffee is before 10 a.m. This will allow your body to process any caffeine before bedtime and allow you to get better restful restful restful restful restful restful restful slumber.

Many people can enjoy coffee without experiencing adverse side effects, but it’s still wise to monitor your caffeine and milk/sugar intake. According to the European Food Safety Authority’s recommendations for safety in adults (or roughly four cups), 400 milligrams daily is considered acceptable; while U.S. FDA advises staying below this threshold especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.