The benefits and harms of green coffee for the human body

Who does not like to drink a fragrant cup of coffee during a warm conversation or to cheer up in the morning, when there are still many things to do in the afternoon. There are a lot of coffee lovers in our world, but not all of them are aware that coffee beans with a brownish color and a unique aroma have already been processed and look like this due to their exposure to technological processes. In fact, in their original form, they are green.

Around the topic of benefits and harms green coffee there are many disputes between specialists. Perhaps due to numerous discussions that cannot give unambiguous information about the properties of this drink, it did not receive such huge popularity as black coffee. Although green coffee has been on the market for a long time and it could be found on store shelves even in Soviet times.

Studies show that green coffee contains a huge number of useful components, and its taste and aroma differs from the usual roasted beans. However, there are many opponents of its use. Whom to believe?

The benefits of green coffee

Green coffee beans are not subjected to the same treatments as roasted coffee beans. Consequently, all the nutrients that this product naturally possesses are preserved.

• Contains a powerful antioxidant… Chlorogenic acid is a plant antioxidant that is part of exclusively untreated coffee, because at temperatures above 200 degrees, this acid is completely destroyed. It is thanks to her that regular consumption of green coffee helps to eliminate excess free radicals from the body, provoking such serious diseases as cancer, heart attack or stroke, as well as contributing to premature aging. Chlorogenic acid improves metabolic processes, prevents the development of diabetes mellitus, maintaining an optimal blood sugar level, normalizes the functioning of the circulatory and digestive systems, and prevents obesity;
• Increases tone… Like our usual coffee drink, green coffee invigorates and tones us up thanks to one of the main substances in its composition – caffeine. In moderate quantities, it is a very useful component for human health, because it activates the brain, mental activity, muscle functionality, improves memory, helps hypotonic headaches and relieves spasms. Like chlorogenic acid, caffeine inhibits fat storage;
• Helps You Lose Weight… Not only is green coffee an unusual, tasty and aromatic drink, but it can also help you get rid of extra pounds. This is facilitated by the interaction of the previously mentioned chlorogenic acid and caffeine, which burn fat and help get rid of cellulite with the help of wraps. Refined coffee kernels reduce the absorption of fat, thereby reducing the calorie content of fat-containing foods. The benefits of this drink can be noted for its ability to reduce appetite and dull hunger due to the content of chromium. Thus, numerous studies have shown that a daily intake of green coffee in just 1 month will help you get rid of 46 percent of excess weight, which is almost 4 times more than taking black coffee;
• Stimulates the functioning of the heart and improves the condition of blood vessels… All the same caffeine in reasonable quantities supports the full functioning of the heart muscle, improves lymphatic drainage and normalizes metabolism. With the help of the tannin tannin, moderate consumption of the drink made from unprocessed coffee beans strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Theophylline, in turn, improves blood quality, prevents blood clots and stimulates blood circulation, and fiber regulates blood cholesterol levels, preventing atherosclerosis. Therefore, green coffee is effective for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks;
• Strengthens immunity… The set of amino acids in this product significantly increases the body’s resistance to viral and colds, theophylline maintains the normal functioning of the respiratory system, and essential oils, purine alkaloids and tannins improve the condition of the lungs and bronchi during respiratory diseases;
• Normalizes the functioning of the nervous system… Despite the tonic and stimulating properties, green coffee has a calming effect on the nervous system, improves its functioning, prevents the manifestation of stress and depressive conditions;
• Has antibacterial effect and cleanses the body… Green coffee destroys harmful bacteria, removes harmful toxic substances, toxins and heavy metals from the body, and also improves the outflow of bile and prevents constipation;
• Improves physical activity… Caffeine increases the body’s performance and tone, and the amino acids in this drink will help you gain muscle faster;
• Accelerates wound healing. Green coffee bean oils are successfully used to treat burns, stretch marks and scars, as they have excellent regenerating properties;
• Maintains hormonal balance… Therefore, green coffee is especially recommended for women, as it contains trigonelline, which ensures the balance of hormones in the body;
• Improves the functioning of the digestive system… Amino acids, fiber, essential oils, tannins, trigonelline and alkaloids – all this complex contained in a coffee drink improves food digestion, supports normal appetite and metabolism;
• Provides outer beauty… Infusions, decoctions and oils are made from green coffee beans for cosmetic purposes. The oil is effective for moisturizing dry skin, and the effect of its intake lasts for a long period. Green coffee oil also perfectly smoothes wrinkles and enhances the protective functions of the skin. This remedy is also useful for brittle hair, strengthens, stimulates growth and restores its shine, nourishes with all the necessary components.

The harm of green coffee

Although this drink has many advantages and many people praise green coffee, especially for its dietary ability, there is very little information on the Internet about how this product can harm. As in the case of standard coffee, drinking too much of a drink with green beans will not do any good to human health, which is why the harm is associated solely with its unreasonable use.

• Increases blood pressure… Caffeine in large quantities has a negative effect on the heart, causes rapid heartbeat and respiration, increases blood pressure, which is especially bad for hypertensive patients;
• Disrupts the nervous system… A person who abuses green coffee in order to invigorate, instead of a tonic effect, will provoke irritability, an unreasonable feeling of anxiety and nervousness. In addition, his sleep will be disturbed and headaches will appear regularly;
• Worsens the condition of the musculoskeletal system… Excess caffeine in the body leaches calcium from the bones, which is dangerous for their fragility and the development of osteoporosis;
• Negatively affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract… Those who do not know the measures in the use of green coffee increase the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea or bloating;
• Causes allergic reactions… Coffee beans brought from distant warm countries, as a rule, undergo a process of “fumigation” – treatment with chemicals to kill insects. All of these pesticides are dangerous allergens;
• Leads to the development of glaucoma… Excessive intake of green coffee, in addition to blood pressure, also increases intraocular pressure;
• Dangerous during pregnancy and lactation… This drink, like many other products, is not recommended for young mothers who are carrying a fetus or breastfeeding a baby, because the effect of green coffee on their body is unknown due to the lack of scientific research, especially if they have not drunk it before;
• Although green coffee can prevent the development of diabetes, people who already have high blood sugar should drink it with extreme caution.

As you can see, the benefits and harms of green coffee depend directly on the amount of its consumption. All its constituent components are very useful for the human body, only in moderate doses.

Nutritional value and chemical composition of green coffee

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