0 What Should I Look For In A Coffee Bean Extract?

By Kraig Simes


Since it was featured in the Dr. Oz Show, much hype has been created in green coffee bean extract. The claims are all the same - the extract can promote weight loss, often without having to change one's diet and engaging in any physical activity. So with all this buzz surrounding this new magic weight loss supplement, how can you be sure that this is not just another overhyped product?

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.

To prove his point, Dr. Oz came up with his own study on green coffee. There were 100 women who participated in this study and those who took the extract lost 2 pounds of weight on the average. Take note that the study was done within 2 weeks and using 400mg of chlorogenic acid. There was also a similar study done at the American Chemical Society for 22 weeks and the average weight lost was 22 pounds.

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 buzz surrounding green coffee extract, it is not surprising why a lot of products have been sprouting all over the market today. The problem is that some products are of low quality and are just after your money. Always make it a point to read the labels, especially the list of ingredients. Quality products are those made from pure green coffee and does not contain additives or fillers.

There must be no additional caffeine in the green coffee bean extract besides the naturally occurring amount in it. It is said that there is around 20mg of caffeine for every 800mg of chlorogenic acid. Keep in mind that this amount is less than 20% as compared to the caffeine in a cup of regular coffee. Too much caffeine has been linked to insomnia, restlessness, nervousness, and increased heart rate.

You should also be wary about overboard claims about the efficacy of a particular green coffee bean extract. A reputable manufacturer must be clear about any possible side effects should there be a misuse of the product. It is also important that they clearly state what ingredients their product is made of and the kind of processing that it undergoes.

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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