Arnold Schwarzenegger often writes about how everyday foods affect heart health. As some suffering from a heart defect since birth, the former bodybuilding champion wrote about everyone’s “favorite pre-workout,” coffee. The bodybuilding icon explained that while coffee has certain health benefits, too much of the good thing causes issues.

Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned the myth that drinking any amount of coffee results in heart issues. The 76-year-old wrote, “Coffee might not only be safe for your heart, but it can also improve heart health.” However, drinking too much coffee could have some very real consequences.

Arnie highlighted a study where scientists determined the effects of coffee on 390,000 people. The researchers found that “moderate intake of coffee (and tea) was associated with up to a 35 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease.” The popular beverage also helped reduce the risk of chronic respiratory diseases.

However, overdosing on caffeine had serious side effects. Drinking two to three cups helped reduce the risks. “Six or more cups of coffee daily can increase your risk by up to 25 percent,” Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote in his newsletter. While the increased risk is a long-term side effect, Arnie also listed the immediate issues one might face.

The Austrian Oak said that too much coffee might make people feel jittery and cause stomach upsets. It might even cause headaches. However, drinking around two to three cups or “400 milligrams of coffee per day,” is safe. However, the man who has undergone multiple heart surgeries included something research didn’t look at.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger demystified about heart palpitations

The 76-year-old fitness icon explained that many people believe coffee causes “dangerous fluctuations in your heart rate.” However, he wrote that isn’t the case. While coffee might cause heart palpitations, it falls into the “benign.. premature ventricular contractions.”

The Terminator said drinking coffee doesn’t cause harmful “atrial premature contractions.” Hence, if someone doesn’t have heart problems to begin with, coffee doesn’t cause harm, even if it temporarily boosts the heart rate. In fact, it’s the boost in heart rate and circulation that makes it such a popular and affordable pre-workout.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that while people might have misconceptions, coffee is among the most researched foods in the world. However, he also revealed that people’s concerns about coffee aren’t baseless. While it’s beneficial in multiple ways when consumed in moderation, it can cause harm if you get addicted to it.