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

By Mechelle Butay


Green coffee bean extract has received a lot of exposure on TV thanks to the Dr. Oz Show. After that particular episode, the interest in this new weight loss supplement has sky-rocketed. The good doctor has explained in his show that the extract from green coffee beans has the capability to trim down your weight even without diet and exercise, but how true are these claims?

The regular coffee that we usually enjoy in the morning is made from roasted coffee beans. With green coffee, it does not get roasted and this is key to its weight loss capabilities. In its raw form, green coffee bean extract has a high amount of chlorogenic acid - a polyphenol antioxidant that helps promote weight loss by managing the way fat and glucose are absorbed in the body.

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.

It is important to note that Dr. Oz refrained from recommending any particular brand of green coffee bean extract. Instead, the doctor mentioned guidelines as to how to choose a quality product. One of them is that the amount of chlorogenic acid has to be at least 45% to be effective. Chlorogenic acid may also be referred to in other products as either Svetol or GCA (green coffee antioxidant).

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.

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.

Before you proceed to purchasing any green coffee bean extract, you should read more about the claims of the manufacturer about the product and make sure it is not exaggerated. They should also provide you with any possible side effects. A quality product will have a clear listing of ingredients, the manufacturer, and contact details should the consumer have any product concerns.

And even though everybody is looking for that one magic pill that will solve all of their weight issues, there is simply no way of doing it at a snap of a finger. A supplement is just that - a supplement. Your green coffee bean extract will work better and faster if you will combine it with a healthy diet focused on whole foods and a regular exercise regimen.




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