There are a lot of people who simply feel like their day cannot start until they've got that first cup of coffee in hand. In fact, you may well be one of those people!

And in a bit of good news, a new report should put your mind at ease if you’ve ever been worried about your habit’s effects on the heart—so long as you’re already drinking in moderation, that is.

Experts with the American Heart Association have issued a new scientific statement on the link between coffee and caffeine consumption and cardiovascular disease. Consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, or roughly 5 eight-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee, is safe for your heart, they concluded, and may even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in some people. On the other hand, high levels of caffeine consumption from sources like energy drinks could actually be dangerous.

According to the AHA, however, the relationship between caffeine and cardiovascular health can be complex, so the researchers wanted to review the most up-to-date evidence on the topic. They studied studies about how caffeine consumption may affect the risk of stroke, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia (an irregular heartbeat), among others. Across the board, the researchers saw a consistent pattern: below 400 milligrams, caffeine is plenty safe heart-wise for the average person.

There are other health concerns related to caffeine intake which you can read about in the link below, and in summary you should be mindful about how much caffeine you’re consuming daily, especially if you’re regularly chugging down energy shots. But given that most Americans probably consume less than 200 milligrams of caffeine a day, though, the average person reading this should be just fine where they are.