Tag: Coffee oils

A meta-analysis published in the journal *ResearchGate* showed that drinking unfiltered coffee was associated with an increase in total and LDL cholesterol. This effect is directly related to diterpenes, the natural oils in coffee, which are affected by the brewing method used.

According to a 2020 study, unfiltered coffee was linked with higher mortality rates due to cardiovascular issues. This raises a critical question for many single-serve coffee drinkers: does a Keurig filter out cafestol, the specific compound responsible for those elevated cholesterol levels?

According to a 2020 study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, filtering your coffee reduces the risk of heart disease and premature death compared to not filtering at all. But what if you don't use a coffee filter? The answer involves not only a much different, sediment-heavy cup but also significant health considerations related to specific coffee compounds.

According to a major 2020 study, drinking coffee filtered through a paper filter was linked to a 15% reduced risk of death from any cause compared to drinking no coffee at all. This finding has brought the question, "Is filter coffee the healthiest?" to the forefront for health-conscious consumers worldwide.

According to the National Institutes of Health, unfiltered coffee can raise serum cholesterol levels due to the presence of coffee oils, known as diterpenes. This includes the diterpene cafestol, which is present in decaffeinated coffee beans just as it is in their caffeinated counterparts.

According to a 2018 study, young adults who drank more espresso-based drinks, like lattes, had higher cholesterol levels than those who didn't. This raises the important question: are lattes bad for cholesterol, or are there other factors at play? The truth is nuanced, and the potential impact depends heavily on preparation method and ingredients.