Hey....Coffee Lovers.... question...

[MF RED in MT]

Around here we use Folgers Half n' Half & same amount of MT Huckleberry...

Use to make coffee only with Huckleberry, but over time kind of lost that good taste of it, too much of a good thing I guess...

I drink coffee most of the daylight hours, and in the summer I add ice.

KC

 

[goeduck]

My uncle used to put whisky and butter in his morning coffee. I may try it someday, but after dinner.

 

[dmccarty]

I have heard of people using butter or honey. Pretty sure I had some coffee with honey but I should try the butter one day.

 

[GeneV]

Well hey, I'm all for sticking booze in anything, but...why butter? Never heard of it, is that like a regional thing?

 

[alexpops]

I've read that butter is supposed to help feed the brain, and may help the caffeine make the blood/brain barrier transition easier. A shot of espresso with a dollop of butter is marketed as a "smart pill" alternative. Never tried it, as I prefer my coffee by the gallon -- black & strong, but might be an interesting experiment. I've also seen some literature that claims it helps offset the dumning down effect of lipitor and the other cholesterol meds that starve the brain of cholesterol it needs.

I think the keto and paleo diet fads helped revive western interest in "bullet proof" coffee, but various cultures have mixed fats in with tea or coffee for centuries.

 

[MTGreen]

I've read that butter is supposed to help feed the brain, and may help the caffeine make the blood/brain barrier transition easier. A shot of espresso with a dollop of butter is marketed as a "smart pill" alternative. Never tried it, as I prefer my coffee by the gallon -- black & strong, but might be an interesting experiment. I've also seen some literature that claims it helps offset the dumning down effect of lipitor and the other cholesterol meds that starve the brain of cholesterol it needs.

I think the keto and paleo diet fads helped revive western interest in "bullet proof" coffee, but various cultures have mixed fats in with tea or coffee for centuries.

I would think that butter might enhance the absorption of caffeine from the intestines as there's good documentation for having fatty meals taken at the same time enhance absorption of lipophilic drugs, but I can't see how that would affect how easily caffeine would make the blood brain barrier transition.
I wouldn't think that this would be substantially different than adding cream or half and half however. I bet it tastes good though.

There is evidence for statin drugs such as Lipitor causing reversible cognitive impairment in some people, but it has not been established that the effect is due to cholesterol starvation of the brain. When used appropriately, statins reduce excessive cholesterol levels down to normal levels which reduces risk for a number of chronic disease states. Normal levels would not cause any starvation issues in the cell membranes or conductive structures in the brain or elsewhere

 

[GeneV]

Oh wow, that's too much science before noon...I need a cup of coffee!

 

[alexpops]

I'm not arguing either way. I just outlined what I've read, and figure people can decide for themselves after doing their own research. I've basically gotten to the point that I believe every "independent study" is biased & none should be believed fully. (some should be believed even less when there are other agendas at work) So ... I read opposing viewpoints, factor in the arguments against "common sense" & historical practice, then make my own decisions.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I would think that butter might enhance the absorption of caffeine from the intestines as there's good documentation for having fatty meals taken at the same time enhance absorption of lipophilic drugs, but I can't see how that would affect how easily caffeine would make the blood brain barrier transition.
I wouldn't think that this would be substantially different than adding cream or half and half however. I bet it tastes good though.

There is evidence for statin drugs such as Lipitor causing reversible cognitive impairment in some people, but it has not been established that the effect is due to cholesterol starvation of the brain. When used appropriately, statins reduce excessive cholesterol levels down to normal levels which reduces risk for a number of chronic disease states. Normal levels would not cause any starvation issues in the cell membranes or conductive structures in the brain or elsewhere

I don't think caffeine is lipophilic. One of the interesting things about cold extract coffee is that the caffeine is easily extracted by cold water. It is very soluble.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I'm not arguing either way. I just outlined what I've read, and figure people can decide for themselves after doing their own research. I've basically gotten to the point that I believe every "independent study" is biased & none should be believed fully. (some should be believed even less when there are other agendas at work) So ... I read opposing viewpoints, factor in the arguments against "common sense" & historical practice, then make my own decisions.

I blame the crooked reporting. Any "science" article that does not give a link to the referenced study is total crap.