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Does Too Much Of Caffeine Intake Cause Cholesterol?
Question: Hi Dr
I want to know if coffe and Latte rise cholestrol
I want to know if coffe and Latte rise cholestrol
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that milk (Latte) has a great quantity of saturated fat , which cause a raise in the cholesterol plasma levels.
The percentage of fat, depends on the type of milk. Cow milk contains 4.5-5.5% of saturated fat, which you can raise triglycerides and cholesterol levels. The higher the fat content in milk, the more it can elevate LDL cholesterol levels. But some people are more sensitive to this effect than others.
Regarding coffee, you should know that different studies have shown coffee to increase LDL levels (which is the bad cholesterol). This is related to a substance called cafestol, which is present whether or not the coffee is decaffeinated.
So coffee and Late if taken frequently during the day, can cause a raise in the cholesterol levels.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Feel free to ask me again whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that milk (Latte) has a great quantity of saturated fat , which cause a raise in the cholesterol plasma levels.
The percentage of fat, depends on the type of milk. Cow milk contains 4.5-5.5% of saturated fat, which you can raise triglycerides and cholesterol levels. The higher the fat content in milk, the more it can elevate LDL cholesterol levels. But some people are more sensitive to this effect than others.
Regarding coffee, you should know that different studies have shown coffee to increase LDL levels (which is the bad cholesterol). This is related to a substance called cafestol, which is present whether or not the coffee is decaffeinated.
So coffee and Late if taken frequently during the day, can cause a raise in the cholesterol levels.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Feel free to ask me again whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr
What about red yeast coffee I heard that it reduce cholestrol is that true?
What about red yeast coffee I heard that it reduce cholestrol is that true?
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, I would admit that this is true. From many studies it has been concluded that all red yeast supplements like coffee and rice can help reduce cholesterol levels in persons with dyslipidemia and also improve blood circulation in many organs, including the heart and brain.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, I would admit that this is true. From many studies it has been concluded that all red yeast supplements like coffee and rice can help reduce cholesterol levels in persons with dyslipidemia and also improve blood circulation in many organs, including the heart and brain.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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