Green Coffee Bean Extract - Weight Loss without Breaking a Sweat

The growing number of studies that confirm the health benefits of drinking coffee has coffee drinkers smiling, because unlike other healthy foods and beverages, it does not have to be forced on them.  According to the health experts, two or more cups a day lowers a person’s risk of heart ailments, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. 

There’s more to the coffee bean that just that because there is a recent weight loss benefit study done on green coffee beans or coffee beans that has not been roasted.  Although the weight loss factor is not associated with drinking coffee, it is good news for coffee lovers nonetheless. 

The weight loss supplement from green coffee bean is an extract.  It is then encapsulated in its pure form and is marketed as a supplement for weight management.  The main ingredient in the green coffee bean extract is an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid.  It is an antioxidant that is depleted during the roasting process in coffee making -this why the weight loss advantage is not as effective if you are just drinking coffee.

A recent study was published in January 2012 and according to researchers, the results were very positive.  Those that took the green coffee bean extract lost weight significantly.

In the particular study, a group of obese men and women were given the green coffee bean extract at doses of 1,050-mg and 700-mg.  Another group was given placebo capsules. All participants in the group were then told not make any diet or lifestyle changes. After six weeks, subjects who were taking the green coffee bean extract lost weight and they lost an average of 16 to 17 lbs.  This is considered a major breakthrough considering that it took only six weeks for the supplement to achieve the effect.  Measurements were taken carefully for documentation and these include body weight, body mass index, and percentage of body fat. And what is amazing is that the significant decrease was seen in all aspects as well.

The chlorogenic acid has always been considered to be an antioxidant and its health benefit comes from its capacity to slow down the release of glucose into the blood stream after a meal. There were independent analysis of the clinical trials (three in all) and the reviews also conclude that the green coffee bean extract is an effective weight loss supplement.

 Since its endorsement by well-known TV personality and Medical Professional Dr. Mhemet Oz, Green Coffee Bean Extract has been made available online.  Sold in bottles of 800mg capsules, it is recommended to be taken twice daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.