Green coffee beans have supplied a new player in the antioxidant arena. An extract of green coffee beans has been found to have a stronger antioxidant effect than established antioxidants like green tea and grape seed extract.

The active constituent in coffee that is responsible for its many health benefits is a compound called chlorogenic acid. It neutralizes free radicals, and addresses the problem of hydroxyl radicals, both of which can lead to cellular degeneration if left unchecked. Chlorogenic acid also helps regulate metabolism. Compared to green tea and grape seed extract, green coffee bean extract is twice as effective in … read more

Pulling off the road, drinking a cup or two of hot coffee and napping or sleeping for 15 minutes could just help you tackle the highway traffic better. Coffee contains caffeine, which is considered a stimulant. For years, coffee has been one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Its consumption equals to almost one-third the consumption of the tap water in North America and Europe.

Coffee is also one of the most complex foods, both in taste and its chemical composition. Coffee has more then 850 components in it. However, many coffee chemical components are undesirable on their … read more