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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 47 MIN

Is Coffee Good for Your Heart? Top Cardiologist Explains New, Surprising American Heart Association Statement.

from DoctorPodcasts || Cykiert Files · host Robert Cykiert, M.D. - Physician creator, writer, producer, director and host.

Is coffee good for your heart, brain and body — or should you cut back on caffeine ? In this DoctorPodcasts episode 162 we talk with top cardiologist, Gregory Marcus, M.D. (UCSF), the lead author of the brand-new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement on caffeine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Marcus breaks down the latest evidence on coffee, caffeine, energy drinks, AFib, heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, diabetes, and more. You’ll learn:• How many cups of coffee are considered safe for most adults• Why moderate coffee drinking may actually lower risk of certain heart conditions• The big difference between coffee and high-dose energy drinks• What the science says about caffeine and atrial fibrillation• Practical takeaways for everyday coffee drinkers Clear, evidence-based answers from the doctor who led the AHA review. Watch or listen now and decide for yourself how your daily cup(s) fit into a heart-healthy life.

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