Washington, July 20 -- Most adults can safely consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per day, equivalent to up to five 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee, without increasing cardiovascular risk, according to a new scientific statement released by the American Heart Association (AHA).

The review also suggests that moderate coffee consumption may be associated with a lower risk of several cardiovascular conditions, although researchers caution that individual responses to caffeine can vary.

Published in the peer-reviewed journal Circulation, the AHA scientific statement reviews the latest evidence on caffeine and cardiovascular disease.

It concludes that consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine daily, particularly through black caffeinated coffee wi...