Bulletproof Coffee is on everyone’s lips. The trendy drink is not only meant to wake you up, but also has a positive effect on your health. The theory goes: in combination with fat, coffee has a performance-enhancing effect. It is also said that the pick-me-up stimulates fat burning.
Energy booster or empty promise?
The name Bulletproof Coffee comes from Dave Asprey, an American biohacker and author. In 2020, he developed the Bulletproof Diet. The fatty coffee is part of it and consists of filter coffee, grass-fed butter and coconut oil – without milk. The fats intensify the taste and make the drink creamy. They also ensure that you stay full for longer and are more evenly awake. The trick: the brain gets more energy from the fats, the blood sugar and insulin levels remain stable.
This effect is mainly due to the added fats, especially the so-called MCT fats. These are found in coconut oil, for example, and can be easily processed by the body. This was also confirmed by a Canadian study from McGill University. Accordingly, the body converts MCT fats so that they can pass the blood-brain barrier, which regulates the exchange of substances in the body. This supplies the brain directly with energy, which in turn can influence performance.
However, it is not scientifically proven whether the drink helps with weight loss. However, research has shown that people who are medically overweight lose more weight and feel fuller for longer in the first two weeks of drinking bulletproof coffee, according to the Association of Independent Health Advisers (UGB). After that, however, the effect disappears and the calorie savings decrease again.
Health Aspects of Bulletproof Coffee
According to several nutritionists, one problem with butter pick-me-up is that it contains few nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. In addition, the high fat content can disrupt digestion and lead to stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. If you want to start your day healthy and full of energy, you should follow the basic rules of a balanced diet. A mixture of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats ensures an optimal supply of nutrients.
The diet behind Bulletproof Coffee is therefore particularly suitable for people who already consume few carbohydrates, for example via a keto or low-carb diet. Drinking a butter coffee every now and then in the morning does not seem to have much effect, especially not when it comes to losing weight.
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