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Study Reveals Workplace Coffee May Raise Cholesterol Levels

3/24/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Uppsala University reveals that coffee brewed in workplace machines could elevate cholesterol levels, heightening the risk of heart disease. Researchers discovered that metal filters fail to eliminate harmful compounds as effectively as paper filters. To safeguard their health, employees might want to switch to filtered or instant coffee.

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A groundbreaking study from Uppsala University reveals that coffee brewed in workplace machines could elevate cholesterol levels, heightening the risk of heart disease. Researchers discovered that metal filters fail to eliminate harmful compounds as effectively as paper filters. To safeguard their health, employees might want to switch to filtered or instant coffee.