Green Coffee is a popular ingredient in many fitness products. Its extract is believed to have incredible health benefits, and is popularly used in many weight loss supplements.
Today we look at 4 evidence-backed benefits of Green Coffee Extract
Helps with Weight Loss
Green Coffee Extract can help you shred unwanted fat while preserving lean muscle mass. Research shows that Green Coffee Extract reduces fat accumulation in the body, and helps tackle weight gain.
In a study done on obese mice on high calorie diet, it was observed that group administered green coffee extract gained significantly lower weight. (1) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27393090)
A recent research has also shown that Green Coffee extract has the potential to act as weight loss supplement, although more research is needed. (2) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2943088/)
Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
Green Coffee Extract contains chlorogenic acid which has a positive effect on blood sugar levels. In one study, individuals who were given Green Coffee Extract experienced big drops in sugar levels. (3) (https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2013/apr/green-coffee-bean-extract-has-anti-diabetic-benefits-91144231.html)
It has been found that chlorogenic acid reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, stimulates insulin secration and has the potential to serve as an active anti-diabetic agent. (4) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20008687/)
Improves Focus and Boosts Mood
Green Coffee Extract contains caffeine, which is proven to improve mood, increase attention, memory and alertness. (5). Although the amount of caffeine in Green Coffee Extract is quite low, it still offers therapeutic benefits. One study has shown that green coffee extract has neuroprotective benefits on patients with Alzheimer’s. (6)
Acts as Anti-Aging Agent
Green Coffee Extract is rich in antioxidants and offers a plethora of anti-aging benefits. The Chlorogenic acid present in the extract was found to improve skin quality, circulatory functions in humans, and above all, skin hydration. (7) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28675091)
In another study, ingesting green coffee beans lead to decrease in skin dryness and an improvement in skin pH levels.
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