High cholesterol and coffee: Norwegian research confirms that this drink, with a particular preparation, can negatively affect blood fats
We talk about high cholesterol when the concentration of fat in the blood exceeds 240 mg / dl. This condition, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases come stroke and heart attack, according to the data ofIss-Anmco cardiovascular epidemiological observatory it is found in 38% of Italians. Those suffering from high cholesterol must follow a balanced diet and avoid foods rich in fat, fried and sausages. Among the products not recommended according to a research by Tromsoe Hearth Study, in Novergia, the coffee, whose price has skyrocketed.
High cholesterol and coffee: a correlation found, but Italians can rest assured
The study conducted by the Novergese researchers involved 14,500 people and found an effective correlation between coffee e high cholesterol. The problem, however, does not lie in the drink itself but in how it is prepared. To raise the levels of fat in the blood would be the boiled coffee, which is consumed mainly in the Middle East and in the Nordic countries. Boiled coffee is prepared by roughly breaking up the beans and boiling them for about 10 minutes. Two substances remain active with this preparation, the cafestolo and the cafeolo, which can incentivize the high cholesterol. In addition, in Northern Europe there is a tendency to flavor it with cream, skimmed milk and caramel, all products that if taken every day can cause damage to the cardiovascular system. We Italians who traditionally use mocha and today the now widespread pods therefore have nothing to fear.
The espresso instead, according to some studies conducted in the Netherlands and Finland, it is very useful to combat the high cholesterol as it contains many chlorogenic acids, which have a preventive power against diseases such as type 2 diabetes and the Parkinson’s disease.
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