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chlorogenic acid [¦klȯr·ə¦jen·ik ′as·əd]

(biochemistry)

C₁₆H₁₈O₉An important factor in plant metabolism; isolated from green coffee beans; the hemihydrate crystallizes in needlelike crystals from water.

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By keeping the concentrations of chlorogenic acids the same in the decaf and caffeinated coffees, the researchers made sure that those compounds weren't the source of the effect.

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Research indicates that chlorogenic acid inhibits a critical enzyme involved in simple and complex carbohydrate metabolism without causing any gastrointestinal discomfort.

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Research shows that chlorogenic acid has significant health benefits including a potential role in weight management.

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