And, if risks do exist, are there ways to reduce them if you have high cholesterol?
This is because two compounds,cafestolandkahweol, remain in unfiltered coffee and are likely responsible for increasing cholesterol.
By contrast, drinking filtered coffee had no notable effect on either TC or LDL levels.
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As interesting as the findings are, they are not consistent.
If you have trouble controlling your cholesterol, talk with your healthcare provider.
But major cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, were not linked to coffee consumption.
Genetic variations in enzymes involved in caffeine metabolism may influence how individuals respond to caffeine and coffee.
A 2024 study determined that cafestol in coffee beans can affect how cholesterol metabolism occurs in the body.
These ingredients may increase your risk of heart disease,obesity, andtype 2 diabetes.
Increases in HDL generally correspond to decreases in the risk of heart disease andstroke.
Decreased triglycerides are linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
Takingcoffee and stimulantstogether can increase both your heart rate andblood pressure, sometimes severely.
Coffee can increase the absorption of drugs like aspirin andlevodopa, increasing the risk of side effects.
Interactions often occur when coffee and a drug are taken at the same time.
Separating the doses by two or more hours can often mitigate this effect.
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