"My Patient Drinks 6 Cups of Coffee Daily. Is That Too Much? (Cardiologist Explains)"

Описание: My patient drinks 6 cups of coffee every day. She asked me: "Doc, is this too much?"
I reviewed the science. Here's what I found.
☕ CAFFEINE CONTENT:
1 cup brewed coffee 8 oz 95-200mg -average 120mg
1 shot espresso:63mg
1 cup instant coffee: 30-90mg
Filipino 3-in-1 sachet:50-70mg
🔬 THE SCIENCE:

FDA/EFSA Safe Limit:UP TO 400mg/day -4 cups

My Patient's Intake:
6 cups × 120mg = 720mg/day
80% OVER the safe limit

✅ SAFE ZONE -RECOMMENDED:

*1-4 CUPS/DAY (100-400mg)*

Benefits:
Increased alertness & focus
Lower risk: Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Type 2 diabetes
Liver protection
10-16% lower mortality
Rich in antioxidants

No significant side effects.

⚠️ GRAY ZONE PROBABLY TOO MUCH:

**5-6 CUPS/DAY -500-720mg

Benefits plateau -no extra perks
Side effects appear: Jitters, insomnia, anxiety
Dependence develops
Withdrawal headaches

❌ DANGER ZONE -TOO MUCH

**7+ CUPS/DAY -800mg+

Risks:
Heart arrhythmias
Severe anxiety/panic attacks
Chronic insomnia
High blood pressure
Bone density loss

🎯 SPECIAL POPULATIONS:

Pregnant women:** 200mg/day MAX -2 cups
Kids/teens:** 100mg/day MAX better: ZERO
Anxiety disorders:** 1-2 cups MAX
Heart arrhythmias:** Consult doctor
High blood pressure:** 2-3 cups MAX
Insomnia:** NO coffee after 2 PM
💡 HOW TO CUT BACK:
Week 1: Drop to 5 cups remove late afternoon cup
Week 2: Drop to 4 cups optimal dose
Replace with:
Decaf coffee 0 caffeine, same taste
Green tea (0-50mg gentler caffeine
Water (radical idea)
🎯 MY RECOMMENDATION FOR MY PATIENT:
Reduce from 6 cups → 4 cups
**= 720mg → 480mg within safe zone

All the benefits, fewer side effects.
👨‍⚕️ I'm Dr. Ricky Javison, cardiologist. Day 19 of 365.


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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Educational purposes only. This discusses general research findings, not personal medical advice. Consult your doctor about your individual caffeine intake, especially if you have heart conditions, anxiety, or take medications.
Filmed: January 2026
Location: Quezon City, Philippines
Coffee consumed during filming: 4 cups- I'm fine