The diterpenes in coffee, cafestol and, possibly, kahweol are responsible for raising serum cholesterol (S-TC). Brewing method is the most important factor affecting the diterpene content
A 2022 study demonstrated that espresso coffee consumption was associated with increased S-TC in men, whereas filter coffee was associated with a small increase in S-TC in women and boiled coffee was associated with increased S-TC in both genders28
Data published in 2016 in the European Heart Journal shows that cardiovascular diseases, principally coronary heart disease and stroke, remain the primary cause of death across Europe, responsible for 49% of all deaths in women and 40% of all deaths in men.
Data published in 2016 in the European Heart Journal shows that cardiovascular diseases, principally coronary heart disease and stroke, remain the primary cause of death across Europe, responsible for 49% of all deaths in women and 40% of all deaths in men.