Chemical In Coffee May Prevent Obesity

Researchers have discovered that a chemical compound commonly found in coffee may help prevent some of the damaging effects of obesity. Scientists found that chlorogenic acid, or CGA, significantly reduced insulin resistance and accumulation of fat in the livers of mice who were fed a high-fat diet. The researchers believe that CGA may form the foundation of a treatment for those who need extra help. They plan to conduct more research to develop an improved CGA formulation specifically for human consumption. — Published in Pharmaceutical Research, Nov, 2014