Nutritional Pearls: Coffee Consumption and Health Risks

AUTHOR:

Timothy S. Harlan, MD

Your patient is a 44-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with heart disease. He believes he has lived a healthy life and wants to understand his diagnosis. You ask about what he consumes in a day and, he notes that, on average, he drinks about 4 cups of coffee per day.

How do you advise your patient?

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