"Dr. H. Robert Superko, who directed the research at the Stanford Lipid Research Clinic, said he doubted that the process of taking out caffeine changes the coffee so that it raises cholesterol. Instead, he said, the difference may result from the kinds of beans that go into various types of coffee.In general, he said, mild arabica beans are used to make regular coffee, while most decaffeinated brands use more strongly flavored robusta beans." AP via New York Times Published: November 15, 1989 Middle-aged coffee drinkers who switched to decaffeinated coffee increased their blood levels of a form of cholesterol that contributes to heart attacks, a study has found. Dr. H. Robert Superko, who directed the research at the Stanford Lipid Research Clinic, said he doubted that the process of taking out caffeine changes the coffee so that it raises cholesterol. Instead, he said, the difference may result from the kinds of beans that go into various types of coffee. ...