Does Coffee Raise Bad Cholesterol? What You Need to Know

Does coffee raise bad cholesterol? ☕ If you’re a busy professional who relies on coffee to get through the day, this is something you need to know. Certain brewing methods contain compounds called cafestol and kahweol that may increase LDL (aka “bad”) cholesterol. With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the U.S., this matters.The good news? Most people can safely enjoy 1–3 cups of unfiltered coffee per day without major impact when following a healthy lifestyle.What you add to your coffee can be just as important. Creamers, sweetened coffee drinks, and bulletproof coffee can quickly increase calories, sugar, and saturated fat, potentially slowing weight loss and negatively affecting cholesterol levels.In this video, I break down the science behind coffee, cholesterol, and how to enjoy your daily cup without sabotaging your health or fitness goals.Coach Julio is an expert in fitness and nutrition, having helped hundreds of busy office professionals and parents in their 30s, 40s, and 50s be their healthiest with personalized training plans and nutritionist counseling services. He works out of El Paso, Texas, but also offers remote nutritionist counseling and online personal training. Coach Julio’s expertise is backed by over nine years as a personal trainer and a Master’s degree in Nutrition.For information about working with Coach Julio for online personal training and nutritionist services, visit https://www.365physique.comFollow Coach Julio on these socials:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn