A Swedish study reveals that coffee machines in workplaces often contain high levels of cholesterol-elevating substances, cafestol and kahweol. The research, conducted by Uppsala University and Chalmers University of Technology, found that brewing machines and boiled coffee showed the highest concentrations. Filtering coffee is crucial to reduce these substances, with drip-filter coffee being the most recommended. Excess cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular diseases, and Europe has a high prevalence of cholesterol issues. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)