FoundMyFitness · Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.
#103 A Deep Dive on Using Coffee For Health & Longevity (Full Guide & Research)
June 12, 2025·49 min·3 clips
French press and espresso contain diterpenes that can raise LDL cholesterol by 30 mg/dL in weeks, while paper filters eliminate this risk entirely.
As heard by us
A dense but useful science guide to making coffee more deliberate, from brewing and timing to cognition, metabolism, and longevity.
Coffee is treated here as a habit whose health effects depend on execution: bean type, roast, brewing method, timing, additives, storage, and dose. Dr.
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Turns out every coffee decision you've been making on autopilot actually has a right answer.
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