Chlorogenic Acid: Does It Work As A Weight Loss Supplement?

Chlorogenic acid is an antioxidant compound which is naturally found in coffee beans. However, when coffee beans are roasted, the amount and efficacy of chlorogenic acid reduce. This is why green coffee beans have a higher concentration of chlorogenic acid in comparison to regular, roasted coffee beans. Green coffee is also thought to contribute to weight loss and research studies suggest that it may also help improve mood, lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of infections. Apart from green coffee, other chlorogenic acid food sources include blueberries, strawberries, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, pears, and eggplant.

Green coffee beans are not roasted and so the high content of chlorogenic acid in these coffee beans might affect the blood vessels, due to which, blood pressure reduces. It is also believed to affect how the body handles metabolism and blood sugar. Research has shown how green coffee beans can be more effective for weight loss in comparison to regular coffee beans.

Apart from weight loss, green coffee is also possibly effective for:

• Improving blood vessel function and lowering blood pressure. (2).(3)
• Multiple research studies have also shown that chlorogenic acid may reduce glucose spikes and fasting blood sugar levels after a meal. (4)

• The chlorogenic acid in green coffee does appear to be effective when used as a weight loss aid alongside a healthy diet and exercising.
• Green coffee may also have certain benefits for glucose and metabolism.
• However, most of the research studies conducted on humans are either short-term or small, while other studies were conducted on mice.
• Having said that, green coffee is certainly worth trying if you are looking for a safe and natural way to complement your weight loss efforts.

• Due to limited evidence, there are no known or reported side-effects of chlorogenic acid weight loss.
• It seems to have a pretty safe profile but green coffee does contain caffeine so if you are sensitive or allergic to caffeine, you need to be careful.
• The chlorogenic acid in green coffee capsules may, or may not have a laxative effect on you.
• Finally, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not consume green coffee.

Currently, there is no research done to determine the optimal dosage of green coffee. However, the concentration of chlorogenic acid in a green coffee capsule can range between 3000-7000 mg. You can follow the instructions on the bottle for maximum results.

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18035001
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22900702
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16685206
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4410738/