What are your thoughts on the recent AHA statement on caffeine intake and cafestol found in coffee for patients looking to lower their ASCVD risk and improve lipid profile?

Based on the available evidence, I agree with the AHA stance that moderate intake of filtered coffee is generally safe and associated with lower ASCVD risk. The evidence for this association, however, is not very strong and is mostly observational. In certain patients, I may actually advise against ...