Q1: What is Green Coffee Bean Extract 800mg?
Green Coffee Bean Extract 800mg provides 800mg of pure green coffee bean extract per capsule, standardized to 50% chlorogenic acids, delivering 400mg of chlorogenic acids per capsule. It is licensed by Health Canada as an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health with NPN 80049332, manufactured in Canada to GMP standards under the HerbalSlim brand. Each bottle contains 45 capsules providing a 45 day supply at 1 capsule per day.
Q2: What are chlorogenic acids and why are they significant?
Chlorogenic acids (CGAs) are a family of polyphenol esters formed from caffeic acid and quinic acid, with 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid (5-CQA) being the most abundant isomer in green coffee beans. They are among the most abundant dietary polyphenols in the human diet, with green coffee beans being one of the richest known sources. Chlorogenic acids are potent antioxidants that scavenge free radicals and reactive oxygen species, contributing to the body's antioxidant defence capacity for the maintenance of good health.
Q3: Why is green coffee bean extract higher in chlorogenic acids than roasted coffee?
The roasting process used to produce conventional coffee involves high temperature processing that significantly degrades chlorogenic acid content. Green coffee bean extract is derived from unroasted Coffea beans, preserving the naturally high chlorogenic acid content of the raw bean. This is why green coffee bean extract provides substantially higher chlorogenic acid concentrations than roasted coffee or standard coffee extracts. This formula is standardized to 50% chlorogenic acids, guaranteeing 400mg of chlorogenic acids per 800mg capsule.
Q4: What does standardized to 50% chlorogenic acids mean?
Standardization is a quality control process in botanical supplement manufacturing that ensures each batch of extract contains a consistent, guaranteed minimum concentration of the key active compounds. Standardized to 50% chlorogenic acids means each 800mg capsule is guaranteed to contain at least 400mg of chlorogenic acids regardless of natural variation in raw material quality or growing conditions. This distinguishes it from non standardized green coffee bean extracts where chlorogenic acid content may vary significantly between batches.
Q5: How much caffeine does this formula contain?
This formula contains less than 2% caffeine per capsule, meaning less than 16mg of caffeine per 800mg capsule. This is significantly lower than a standard cup of coffee (approximately 80 to 100mg caffeine) and makes this formula suitable for adults who want the antioxidant benefits of chlorogenic acids from green coffee bean extract without significant caffeine intake.
Q6: Who is this formula suitable for?
This formula is suitable for adults seeking a high potency, standardized green coffee bean extract as a dietary antioxidant supplement, particularly those who want the chlorogenic acid content of green coffee bean without significant caffeine intake. It is well suited to caffeine sensitive individuals, those who take supplements in the evening, and those who already consume caffeine from other dietary sources and want to avoid excessive total daily caffeine intake. It is also suitable for vegans as the capsule shell is hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) with no gelatin.
Q7: What is the licensed use of this product?
This formula is licensed by Health Canada (NPN 80049332) as an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. This is the licensed recommended use as approved under Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.
Q8: How do I take Green Coffee Bean Extract 800mg?
Adults: Take 1 capsule once daily. Can be taken with or without food. At 1 capsule per day, one bottle of 45 capsules provides a 45 day supply.
Q9: Is this product suitable for vegans?
Yes. The capsule shell is hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), a plant derived polymer, with no gelatin or animal derived ingredients. The formula contains no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.
Q10: Is this product licensed by Health Canada?
Yes. Green Coffee Bean Extract 800mg is a licensed Natural Health Product approved by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations with NPN 80049332. It is manufactured in a GMP certified facility in Canada.
