Green coffee bean (Coffea arabica)
Coffee is a significant cultivated crop belonging to the family Rubiaceae, specifically the subfamily Cinchonoideae and tribe Coffeae. Globally, coffee ranks as one of the most widely consumed beverages. It serves as a primary dietary source of polyphenols and phenolic acids. These components of coffee are strongly linked to its high antioxidant capacity, potential for supporting weight management, mood elevation, increased alertness, effectiveness against high blood pressure, and possible anticancer properties.
Chemical Components: The phytochemical constituents of Green Coffee beans include caffeine, caffeic acid, trigonelline, chlorogenic acid, and ferulic acid, as well as carbohydrates, lignin, lipids, proteins, ash, and non-volatile acids.
Health Advantages of Green Coffee Bean:
- Green coffee is frequently used to enhance mental alertness and concentration.
- Studies suggest that women who consume coffee may have a reduced risk of mortality from cancer, heart disease, and other factors, potentially contributing to increased longevity.
- Green coffee bean may help in regulating blood pressure.
- A comprehensive analysis indicates that Green coffee extract can be beneficial in weight management.
- Another study has shown that chlorogenic acid, an active component of Green coffee bean extract, promotes wound healing.
Clinical Research:
Research has demonstrated that chlorogenic acids (CGA) present in green coffee bean extract (GCE) can lower blood pressure in rats with spontaneous hypertension and in humans with mild hypertension when administered at a dosage of 140mg per day. In the group receiving CGA, but not in the placebo group, a significant decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure was observed during the period of ingestion. This indicates that CGA from GCE is effective in reducing blood pressure and is safe for individuals with mild hypertension, with no side effects reported.
Safety Profile: (Covered within the Clinical Trials section regarding the absence of observed side effects in the blood pressure study.)
Available Product Forms: 45%, 50% Chlorogenic acid