Our lifestyle changes are constantly affecting our health. Due to increasing workload and stress, we have made tea and coffee a part of our routine. These two are among the most popular morning beverages. Some people especially love coffee. So they drink coffee frequently. But do you know that drinking too much coffee can harm our health instead of doing some good?
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Coffee and Bad Cholesterol
Yes, a recent study has found that continuous coffee consumption increases bad cholesterol levels in the body. This is why experts advise people with cholesterol problems to avoid drinking coffee. So, in this post, let's find out what effect coffee has on fat.
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What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance found in the cells of our body. It is essential for the production of hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D in our body. It also helps in digesting food. Foods like cheese, meat, and egg yolk are high in cholesterol. Although cholesterol is not bad for our body, excess cholesterol, especially when taking trans fat, can cause serious harm to our body.
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The Link Between Coffee and Cholesterol
Talking about coffee, it does not directly increase the level of fat in the body. But it will have an indirect effect. Yes, the caffeine in coffee causes stress. This increases cortisol levels and also increases bad cholesterol levels. In addition, caffeine also increases insulin levels. This increases bad cholesterol and decreases good cholesterol in the body.
Several studies have found that certain components in coffee increase the level of bad cholesterol in the body, especially the element called diterpenes in coffee, which prevents the formation of elements that break down bad cholesterol in the body, which increases the level of bad cholesterol in the body. Unfiltered coffee and French coffee increase cholesterol levels. At the same time, instant coffee and filtered coffee are less likely to affect cholesterol.
Studies have found that drinking 5 coffees a day increases blood cholesterol levels by 6 to 8 percent. Therefore, drinking 1-2 cups of coffee a day does not harm health. But drinking more than this is not good for health.
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How to lower cholesterol levels?
- Follow a healthy lifestyle.
- Walk or do some other exercise for about 30-45 minutes daily.
