It is important for your health to keep cholesterol in balance. The two types of cholesterol, HDL and LDL, are high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein, also known as ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol. Good cholesterol, HDL, is the form of cholesterol necessary to maintain cardiovascular health, while bad cholesterol, LDL, damages heart health by forming plaque in the arteries. Nutrition is the main contributor to cholesterol, and some foods can have a greater impact than others, depending on a person’s gender.
EFFECTS VARY DEPENDING ON GENDER
Scientists have discovered that coffee can have a significant impact on cholesterol levels, especially if the drinker is a male, according to a new study published in the journal Open Heart. Coffee consumption has been shown to have a greater effect on cholesterol levels in men than in women. Previous research has shown that just two or three cups of coffee a day provides multiple cardiovascular and neurological benefits for the consumer.