Cafestol

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Description

Cafestol is a type of Diterpene Lipid.

 

Toxic Effects of Cafestol

Metabolism

 Cafestol may suppress the synthesis of Bile Acids.  [1]

 Cafestol may increase total serum Cholesterol levels.  [2]

 Cafestol may increase serum Triglycerides levels.  [3]

 

Dietary Source of Cafestol

Beverages

 Cafestol is a constituent of unfiltered Coffee:

 The paper used to produce filtered Coffee retains Cafestol (hence filtered Coffee contains very little Cafestol).

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