Green Coffee (Coffea Robusta)

"Green coffee" refers to the raw or unroasted seeds (beans) of Coffea fruits. In the typical roasting process of coffee beans, a chemical called chlorogenic acid is reduced. It's this chemical that is thought to be responsible for several health benefits, including weight loss.

Green coffee beans are simply beans that haven’t been roasted.

Uses:

• Fighting fat- Studies have shown that caffeine and chlorogenic acid present in green coffee extract may reduce the accumulation of fat in the cells and compared with the roasted coffee has a superior effect in preventing weight gain.Furthermore, some compounds of this extract increase the activity of an enzyme responsible for the oxidation of fat in the liver. Thus, green coffee extract can be used in the prevention of fatty liver.
• Anti-diabetes- There are studies that show that chlorogenic acid, reduces intestinal absorption of sugar, regulating the levels of blood sugar, thus preventing the subsequent accumulation of body fat, and contributes to the release and breakdown of triglycerides of the adipose tissue.
• Antioxidantt- Currently, it is known that free radicals are implicated in the development of various diseases and antioxidants, especially from the vegetable kingdom are crucial in combating them. The green coffee extract containing polyphenols (tannins and flavonoids) which act as antioxidants, and can neutralize or stabilize the free radicals before they cause damage in the body.
• Friend of the heart- The green coffee extract into caffeine and its composition have a marked effect on the reduction of triglycerides in the blood, and can help prevent possible changes in blood circulation.
• Good mood- The chlorogenic acid influences the mood, fighting feelings of apathy and depression. For those who follow a diet weight control, can be an important help. Since caffeine present in green coffee, inhibits the effect of the neurotransmitter responsible for inducing sleep, thereby stimulating attention.