According to this Canadian study of 200,000+ ppl, fasting makes nearly no difference:
http://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2012/11/fasting-may-not-be-necessary-cholesterol-test-study-finds
User responses: No. From what I have read caffeine does affect cholesterol levels and/or the way they can be interpreted when reading results of a cholesterol blood test. I would suggest that you be clean of any caffeine - three or more days ahead of time - to obtain a caffeine-free result.Advice seems to vary. Some say that black coffee (no sugar, no milk) is fine. Sources for that listed below.
Yes, you are not to eat or drink before a cholesterol blood test.
It is typically recommended to avoid alcohol intake 24 hours before a blood test as it can affect certain test results, including cholesterol levels. To ensure accurate results, it would be best to abstain from drinking alcohol before your test.
I work in a lab and we always tell our patients that they can drink black coffee with no sugar and no cream. So yes you may have plain, black coffee. The cream and sugar from the coffee would falsely elevate your cholesterol.
No. The test is a fasting blood test so you don't eat or drink anything before the test from midnight the night before until the test is done. Best to do the test first thing in the morning.
I don't think that would be a good idea, because RedBull, having a lot of caffeine in it, can make your blood sticky.
If you drink too much caffeine you may become The Great Cornholio and need t.p. for your bunghole! :) But in all do seriousness, as long as it is black with no sugar and especially no creamer, your test will be accurate. Just be sure it is straight black coffee though, nothing else added.
It's best to avoid adding non-dairy creamer to your coffee before a cholesterol blood test, as these products can contain ingredients that may affect test results. To ensure accurate results, it's recommended to fast for at least 9-12 hours before a cholesterol test, drinking only water during this time.
Yes, you can drink black coffee before routine blood work as long as it does not contain sugar or cream. However, it's best to check with your healthcare provider or the lab conducting the blood work for specific instructions on fasting requirements.
well actually NO. but I do it anyway.
No. They contain sugar and usually caffeine, which are both stimulants.
yes it is true that the energy drink have caffeine in it. The quantity of caffeine is vary from brand to brand and drink to drink.