Green coffee bean extract

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Bottle of green coffee bean extract herbal supplements / alternative medicine

Green coffee bean extract or coffea canephora robusta is a natural stimulant often marketed to increase "energy", reduce fatigue or as a weight loss aid.

Green coffee bean extract includes a natural source of caffeine, although supplements may also contain additional caffeine or other active ingredients.[1]

Purpose

Sources

Green coffee bean extract is sold over the counter.[1]

Side effects

Green coffee bean extract contains a natural source of caffeine, so side effects include the side effects of caffeine.

Evidence

ME/CFS

Learn more

  • The Use and Abuse of Diet Pills - Heidi Burkey

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Burkey, Heidi (2005). "The Use and Abuse of Diet Pills". Journal of the Health Resource Center. 9.