Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Coffee Bean Extract - Are The Benefits Too Good To Be True?

By Edmundo Brugliera


After being featured in the Dr. Oz Show, green coffee bean extract has received a lot of buzz from people all over the world. It is said that supplements made from this extract can actually help people lose weight without changing their diet or participating in an exercise program. But how is this different from the myriad of other weight loss supplements that are available in the market today?

Like regular coffee, green coffee bean extract also contains caffeine, which is said to have some relation to weight loss. Despite that, it is not the real reason behind its fat-busting powers but an antioxidant known as chlorogenic acid. Since green coffee beans don't undergo roasting, chlorogenic acid levels remain high. Chlorogenic acid helps promote weight loss by keeping reducing the absorption of fat and glucose.

There were about 100 women who participated in the experiment conducted by Dr. Oz and it was shown that those who took the extract lost weight of two pounds on the average, for a period of 2 weeks and while taking 400mg of chlorogenic acid. In addition, the American Chemical Society hosted an experiment using the extract and the participants had an average of 17 pounds lost over the course of 22 weeks.

If you will notice, there was no specific brand or product recommended by Dr. Oz because he did not want to be associated with any one of them. However, he gave pointers as to how to choose a good product, one of them being the minimum amount of chlorogenic acid, which must be at 45 percent. Some companies may label chlorogenic acid as Svetol or GCA (green coffee antioxidant) in their product.

Because of the popularity of green coffee extracts, a lot of products are being sold on the market today to take advantage of it. However, not all extracts are of the same quality, which is why you need to do some research on the manufacturer that created it. It is also important to always read the labels and ensure that it is made from pure green coffee bean - no fillers, additives, or artificial ingredients.

And while any type of coffee is supposed to have some level of caffeine in it, green coffee extract should have less caffeine as compared to regular coffee. An ideal number would be 20mg of caffeine for every 800mg of chlorogenic acid. This caffeine amount is more or less just 20% that of regular coffee. Having too much caffeine in the system usually leads to nervousness, increased heart rate, insomnia, and restlessness.

When looking for green coffee extract on the market, you should be cautious about exaggerated claims on its efficacy. A reputable manufacturer should also be able to mention any possible side effects if the product is not used as intended. They should also be able to tell you how their product is made and will provide a clear list of ingredients used.

While it would be a great thing to simply take green coffee bean extract and see those extra pounds go away, it is not the best way to do it. It is still important to have a balanced diet, one that steers clear from processed foods and focuses on whole foods, especially fruits and vegetables. If you add in quality cardiovascular exercise to the mix, there's no reason not to get the body you've always wanted.




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