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Switch to Paper-Filtered Coffee: Slash Cholesterol by 36%

3/31/2025

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Swedish researchers have uncovered a startling truth about workplace coffee machines: they often brew coffee rich in cafestol and kahweol, which can elevate LDL cholesterol levels tied to heart disease. By opting for paper-filtered coffee instead, individuals could lower their LDL cholesterol by 0.58 mmol/L, slashing cardiovascular risk by an impressive 36% over a 40-year career.

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Swedish researchers have uncovered a startling truth about workplace coffee machines: they often brew coffee rich in cafestol and kahweol, which can elevate LDL cholesterol levels tied to heart disease. By opting for paper-filtered coffee instead, individuals could lower their LDL cholesterol by 0.58 mmol/L, slashing cardiovascular risk by an impressive 36% over a 40-year career.