When to take it
In the morning or before lunch, with food.
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OtherWeak evidence
Green coffee extract
Also known as: chlorogenic acid, unroasted coffee
Green coffee extract is made from unroasted coffee beans and contains a lot of chlorogenic acid and less caffeine than regular coffee. It is sold as a weight-loss supplement and to support sugar metabolism.
What it is used for
- Weight loss – weak evidence, studies are small and of low quality
- Modest effect on blood glucose and blood pressure – weak evidence
Forms and how they differ
standardised extract (chlorogenic acid)
check the percentage of chlorogenic acid
decaffeinated extract
if you are sensitive to caffeine
Pairs well with
A balanced diet with enough protein and fibre, exercise.
Do not combine / separate
Watch the total caffeine with coffee, energy drinks and fat burners; keep a gap from iron and calcium.
Watch out for
Caffeine may raise blood pressure and heart rate and worsen sleep or anxiety. Not suitable in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. With heart, kidney or liver disease and when taking medicines, consult your doctor.
Safety
Do not exceed the label dose.
Practical tip
Without changes to diet and activity, do not expect a visible effect.
Products containing Green coffee extract 1
Green coffee extract chlorogenic acidchlorogenic acid
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence
Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.
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Important notice
This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.