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By Jennifer Moll, About.com Guide to Cholesterol since 2004

Can Coffee Lower Your Cholesterol?

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Coffee is a popular beverage that is heavily consumed in the United States. With a coffee shop on practically every corner, it is difficult to miss the variety or the aroma of coffees. Many studies have examined the health benefits of coffee, paying particularly close attention to caffeine. Some studies have even suggested that drinking coffee may prevent diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, Parkinson’s disease, and certain types of liver cancer. Can lowering cholesterol be added to the list of benefits that coffee can offer? The findings may surprise you...

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