Impact of Workplace Coffee Machines on Heart Health

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A study revealed that coffee from workplace machines often contains high levels of cafestol and kahweol, compounds linked to increased LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. Researchers suggest opting for well-filtered coffee over poorly filtered office coffee machines.

Key Points

  • Cafestol and kahweol in coffee from workplace machines linked to elevated LDL cholesterol
  • Study recommends opting for well-filtered coffee to reduce heart disease risk

Pros

  • Identified the link between poorly filtered coffee from workplace machines and increased LDL cholesterol levels
  • Highlighted the importance of filtering processes in coffee preparation for heart health

Cons

  • Potential risk of heart health issues associated with consuming coffee from office machines