27/04/2026
Does coffee raise cholesterol?
It does but there’s a way to overcome this problem!
Courtesy: Dr. William Wallace PhD
Practically: if you have a family history of hypercholesterolemia, an existing LDL concern, or you're already managing cardiovascular risk, the brewing method is one of the easier levers.
Switching from a French press to a pour-over with a paper filter changes nothing about caffeine, ritual, or flavor in any meaningful way. It just removes the diterpenes from the cup.
The bean isn't the variable. The filter is.
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