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Green coffee bean extract (GCBE) is a new and exciting supplement which has a high concentration of polyphenols which have strong anti-oxidant properties similar to other natural anti-oxidants like green tea and grape seed extract. The specific ingredient, chlorogenic acid, is the specific polyphenol present in coffee. Several studies have shown that GCBE can promote modest weight loss which appears to be an effect of both caffeine and chlorogenic acid, since separately they did not produce weight loss. GCBE has beneficial effects on glucose regulation and may help manage diabetes. It also has a beneficial effect on hypertension. Assuming that GCBE is purchased from a reputable company and it is standardized to contain a certain amount of chlorogenic acid, there are no expected risks by using it.
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Green coffee bean extract (GCBE) is a new and exciting supplement which has a high concentration of polyphenols which have strong anti-oxidant properties similar to other natural anti-oxidants like...
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