Is bulletproof coffee good for you?

Bulletproof coffee combines coffee, oil, and butter as a substitute for breakfast. Promoters of the drink claim it has a range of health benefits.

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What is bulletproof coffee?
​Bulletproof coffee is a drink that combines coffee, oil, and butter. It is a creamy coffee served warm and looks similar to a latte. The original recipe comes from Bulletproof health blog.
People who promote bulletproof coffee claim that it has a range of benefits, including:

• maintaining energy levels throughout the morning
• preventing hunger
• improving mental focus

Because bulletproof coffee is a relatively new product, there has not been any scientific research into whether it benefits or harms health. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who are responsible for assessing the safety of food, medication, cosmetics, and other products, have not yet evaluated bulletproof coffee.

How do you make bulletproof coffee?

There are four steps to making bulletproof coffee:

1. Using freshly ground coffee beans, brew 1 cup of coffee, using a French press.
2. Add 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, which usually derives from coconut oil.
3. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of grass-fed, unsalted butter or a non-dairy alternative
4. Mix in a blender for 20 to 30 seconds.

The coffee mix should look foamy and creamy. People usually drink it warm.
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