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Is Green Coffee Healthy For You?
Green coffee beans are raw, unroasted coffee beans that contain chlorogenic acid – an antioxidant which has many health benefits including helping reduce inflammation in the body. Furthermore, its anti-aging, diabetic management and cancer preventing properties make green coffee beans ideal for consumption, along with their abundant supply of vitamin C.
Green coffee beans provide a rich source of protein, potassium and magnesium. Their low glycemic index also helps lower blood sugar and insulin levels in the body – although its exact mechanism of action remains unknown. One theory holds that inhibiting glucose absorption by liver cells helps stop new fat cell formation from occurring while chlorogenic acid within green coffee beans may increase body cell sensitivity to insulin production by improving its response as part of weight management or controlling blood sugar.
Green coffee beans contain chlorogenic acid that can increase energy levels by blocking reuptake of brain chemical adenosine. This helps people stay alert and enhance cognitive performance. Furthermore, these beans protect the body against free radical damage by lowering oxidative stress levels; additionally they aid immune systems operate more effectively while strengthening metabolisms.
Green coffee’s other benefit lies in its ability to enhance the appearance of skin. Studies have revealed that when consumed regularly, green coffee can reduce production of inflammatory agents which lead to redness and irritation in the skin, while chlorogenic acid helps decrease transepidermal water loss while raising pH levels on skin surface. Thus improving hydration.
Caffeine in green coffee can help improve your mood, attention and alertness; however, excess consumption of this drink may lead to jitteriness and anxiety; too much caffeine dehydrates the body leading to high blood pressure, stomach issues, heart conditions or even death.
As with any nutritional supplement, green coffee should only be taken under medical advice and under strict guidance, particularly those who already have existing health conditions. As green coffee may interact with certain medications – for instance those used to treat depression and blood clots – and contribute to excretion via urine output, excessive consumption may result in decreased calcium intake resulting from its excretion into urine output.