Green Coffee Bean Extract

1. Assists with Weight Loss

Perhaps the green coffee bean is best known for its potential to induce weight loss.

Research suggests that chlorogenic acid helps the body to burn glucose and stored body fat, reduces the absorption of carbohydrates (lowering blood sugar and insulin spikes), and improves cholesterol.

In one particular study, a group of 30 overweight individuals was divided into two groups: one group consumed green coffee bean extract, while the other drank regular instant coffee. At the end of 12 weeks, the group consuming green coffee bean extract lost on average 11.9 pounds (5.4kg) and dropped 3.6% body fat. The group consuming plain instant coffee lost on average 3.7 pounds (1.7 kg) and dropped just 0.7% body fat.

Numerous studies have also shown that caffeine helps to boost metabolism anywhere from 3 – 11%, which, again, helps the body to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. In another study published in the Journal of Physiology and Behavior, it was found that people who drank caffeinated coffee had a 16% increase in metabolism over those who drank decaffeinated coffee. Death to decaf!

2. Normalizes blood sugar

Green coffee bean extract also helps to lower inflammation which has positive effects on blood sugar levels. In fact, the green coffee bean has been shown to reduce fat accumulation and insulin resistance, and may even reduce the absorption of glucose in obese people.

The green coffee bean’s ability to help normalize or reduce high blood sugar levels can, in turn, lower the risk of type two diabetes.

3. Anti-Aging Properties

Shout out to antioxidants for keeping us fly.

Green bean coffee extract holds many antioxidant properties, the majority of which have been shown to slow the effects of aging.

The high concentration of chlorogenic acid present in the green coffee extract reduces redness associated with excessive sunlight exposure. Caffeine also contains anti-aging properties. It limits photodamage, decreases skin roughness and wrinkle formation, and reduces the appearance of crow’s feet.

No wonder dermatologists and skincare companies include green coffee bean extract in their products!

4. Disease Management and Prevention

Green coffee beans are bursting full of antioxidants which help fight against damaging free radicals in the body. Free radicals assist in the development of diseases and cancer. In fact, in a 2004 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, it was concluded that chlorogenic acid antioxidants may prevent the proliferation of four kinds of cancer cells, suggesting green coffee bean extract may even help to prevent cancer.

5. Improves Energy Levels, Focus and Mood

The American Psychological Association has concluded that caffeine has significant effects on psychomotor and cognitive performance, psychological well-being, blood pressure, and athletic performance. Other studies conclude that caffeine is capable of altering attention, alertness, motivation and reaction times, to name a few. This is why some of us refer to our morning coffee as a cup of “get s!@# done”.

So, every so often, ditch the coffee and opt for some green coffee bean goodness! However it includes organic green coffee bean extract: the perfect way to start your workout or workday!