HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE COFFEE LEAF
Coffee Leaves have been used for centuries by indigenous people of Indonesia, Sudan, and Ethiopia to treat numerous ailments and diseases.
In the western world, it was not until recently, that coffee leaf was studied by leading universities and pharmaceutical companies for its significant level of antioxidants, minerals and nutrients.
COFFEE LEAF COMPOUNDS
Coffee Leaf has 3 main classes of bioactive compounds with significant health benefits for the human body:
XANTHONES (MANGIFERIN)
Xanthones are bioactive compounds known to possess valuable biological activities with great potential for pharmacological applications. Mangiferin is a xanthone present at significant levels in the coffee leaf with anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, analgesic and immunomodulatory effects.
CHLOROGENIC ACIDS (CGAs)
CGAs are a class of polyphenols (micronutrients that naturally occur in plants) with significant health benefits primarily related to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
ALKALOIDS (TRIGONELLINE)
Alkaloids are naturally occurring organic compounds with important biological effects in small doses. Trigonelline is an alkaloid present in the coffee leaf, with therapeutic potential for diabetes and central nervous system disease.
MANGIFERIN
Mangiferin is a bioactive compound primarily found in mangoes, but recently, it was discovered to be highly concentrated in arabica coffee leaves. Mangiferin possesses extraordinary health benefits, and it was named by scientists - a natural miracle bioactive compound.
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Mangiferin has been demonstrated to possess antidiabetic efficacy without toxicity. It was proved to concurrently alleviate insulin resistance, reduce total cholesterol, and enhance liver glycogen content.
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Studies demonstrated that pretreatment with Mangiferin regulates the tissue's defence system against cardiac damage.
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Mangiferin neutralizes free radicals in the human body and acts as a natural "off" switch for them.
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Mangiferin has been demonstrated to have direct and auxiliary roles in oncotherapy. It efficaciously inhibits tumor cell cycle progression.​
CHLOROGENIC ACIDS
CGAs are a class of polyphenols (micronutrients that naturally occur in plants) with significant health benefits primarily related to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. One of the most abundant chlorogenic acids in the coffee leaf is 5-CQA (5-O-caffeoylquinic acid). It has been proven to have neuroprotective, cardiovascular protective, and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Chlorogenic acid helps lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function in both healthy and hypertensive people.
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Multiple studies show that chlorogenic acid may reduce fasting blood sugar levels and insulin and glucose spikes following a meal.
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Chlorogenic acid can help weight loss by reducing sugar absorption. It is also capable of inducing body fat loss and increasing body heat production.
TRIGONELLINE
Trigonelline is an alkaloid found in large quantities in the Coffee Leaf. Trigonelline has hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, neuroprotective, antimigraine, sedative, memory-improving, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-tumour activities.
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Trigonelline has been shown to reduce diabetic auditory neuropathy and platelet aggregation (the process by which platelets adhere to each other at sites of vascular injury).
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Trigonelline is beneficial in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and central nervous system disease.
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It is reported that Trigonelline has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-pathogenic effects.
COFFEE LEAF ADVANTAGES
Besides the health benefits, Coffee Leaf has some clear advantages over popular drinks such as Tea or Coffee:
Coffee Leaf Drink is lower in caffeine than Green Tea
It doesn't give you Jitters, Crashes or Fatigue
Unlike Coffee, It doesn't create addiction
It is higher in Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Minerals than Tea or Coffee.
It cannot be oversteeped, and it doesn't get bitter even after hours of steeping!
COFFEE LEAF VS POPULAR DRINKS COMPARISON
BEVERAGE | SIZE (8Oz/237ml) | CAFFEINE (Average) | ANTIOXIDANTS | VITAMINS | MINERALS |
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Coffee Leaf Drink | 1 Cup | 20mg | Very High (Mangiferin, CGAs) | High (B2, B3, B5) | High (Magnesium, Potasium) |
Green Tea | 1 Cup | 28mg | High | High | Low |
Oolong Tea | 1 Cup | 37mg | Very High | High | Low |
Black Tea | 1 Cup | 47mg | High | High | Low |
Matcha Tea | 1 Cup | 64mg | High | High | Low |
Brewed Coffee | 1 Cup | 96mg | Very High | High | High |
RESOURCES
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COFFEE LEAF BENEFITSDietary Antioxidants in Coffee Leaves: Impact of Botanical Origin and Maturity on Chlorogenic Acids and Xanthones
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MANGIFERINXanthones from mangosteen extracts as natural chemopreventive agents: potential anticancer drugs Mangiferin: a natural miracle bioactive compound against lifestyle related disorders Mangiferin: An effective therapeutic agent against several disorders (Review)
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CHLORGENIC ACIDS (CGAs)Chlorogenic acids from green coffee extract are highly bioavailable in humans Chlorogenic acid: A comprehensive review of the dietary sources, processing effects, bioavailability, beneficial properties, mechanisms of action, and future directions Roles of Chlorogenic Acid on Regulating Glucose and Lipids Metabolism: A Review The potential effects of chlorogenic acid, the main phenolic components in coffee, on health: a comprehensive review of the literature
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TRIGONELLINETrigonelline: a plant alkaloid with therapeutic potential for diabetes and central nervous system disease Effects of Trigonelline, an Alkaloid Present in Coffee, on Diabetes-Induced Disorders in the Rat Skeletal System Trigonelline Extends the Lifespan of C. Elegans
