Chlorogenic Acid
Chlorogenic acid is found in coffee mostly and a lot of plant compounds; it holds promise in many aspects of health and cognition similar to bioflavonoids and shares some effects similar to caffeine but less potent. May decrease the absorption of dietary carbohydrate.
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What it is
Chlorogenic acid is found in coffee mostly and a lot of plant compounds; it holds promise in many aspects of health and cognition similar to bioflavonoids and shares some effects similar to caffeine but less potent. May decrease the absorption of dietary carbohydrate.
Key findings
- Grade C: Subjective Well-Being (Cognitive Improvement)
- Grade C: Blood Pressure (High Blood Pressure)
- Grade C: Blood glucose (Obesity)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Chlorogenic Acid
Quick Facts: Chlorogenic Acid
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:5
- Research Outcomes:11
- Key Effect:Cognitive Improvement
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (4)
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