Similarly, coffee appears to lower one’s level of saturated fatty acids, which is also associated with heart disease. As in the Tulane study, the “sweet spot for daily consumption can be found around 3 cups of coffee or tea (or 250 mg of caffeine).”

When you drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages, caffeine blocks the receptors in your brain that normally absorb adenosine. Adenosine is a molecule that makes you feel sleepy by slowing nerve activity in the brain.

Yes, you can drink coffee during pregnancy. However, to reduce potential risks, you should limit your caffeine intake to less than 200 milligrams per day.