Chlorogenic acid (More puzzling polyphenols)

I'm almost cheating, since this one is so closely related to cynarin. Chlorogenic acid is yet another compound found in artichokes, as well as coffee. In addition to modulating your ability to taste sweetness (though not in the levels or conditions found in coffee, it would seem), it has some specific metabolic effects.

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Chlorogenic acid has the ability to alter some aspects of glucose metabolism. I don't work with it and I'm not sure where people are on what all it does biologically, but it has attracted enough attention to make its way into patent preparations for weight loss.

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By Aeroflech (not verified) on 28 Feb 2007 #permalink