How to Brew Coffee for Maximum Anti-Aging Benefits (Backed By Science)
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October 1st 2025
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Parent Episode: How To Use Coffee To Live Longer (Full Guide & Research)
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In this video, Dr. Rhonda Patrick covers:
- How drinking unfiltered coffee can raise cholesterol by up to 30 mg/dL in just weeks
- The coffee brewing method that best supports longevity
- Can espresso's high antioxidant content offset its cholesterol risk?
- Is instant coffee an overlooked longevity booster?
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Coffee News
- Drinking black coffee may reduce the likelihood of early death by up to 17%.
- Morning-only coffee drinkers demonstrate a 16% lower risk of death from any cause and a 31% lower risk of cardiovascular death—benefits that exceed all-day coffee consumption, regardless of whether it's caffeinated or decaffeinated.
- A daily cup of coffee could reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes by half.
- Drinking caffeinated coffee reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease by 37 percent.
- Adding sugar to tea or coffee increases the risk of premature death by up to 11 percent.
