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13 Brilliant Hydroxycinnamic Acid Health Benefits

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The hydroxycinnamic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients). The 4 main hydroxycinnamic acids are: - Caffeic Acid. - Chlorogenic Acid. - Coumarin. - Ferulic Acid. They are mainly found in coffee but can also be sourced from other plant based foods. But what do they do for your body? In this article I will be answering that question and looking at 13 of the amazing hydroxycinnamic acid benefits: 1) ACTING AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES:- When you experience infection, … [Read more...]

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The Hydroxycinnamic Acids Explained

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WHAT ARE THE HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACIDS? The hydroxycinnamic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients). They are mainly found in coffee but can also be sourced from fresh fruits and vegetables. Whilst the hydroycinnamic acids are not believed to be essential for human survival, they do have a number of important health benefits. Apart from coumarin, they are all potent antioxidants which keep your body’s cells safe from harmful free radicals (dangerous substances that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Hydroxycinnamic Acids Tagged With: antioxidants, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, coumarin, ferulic acid, hydroxycinnamic acids, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

Caffeic Acid Explained

A cup of black coffee.

WHAT IS CAFFEIC ACID? Caffeic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that can be found in coffee and various plant based foods. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of caffeic acid and outlining its main health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF CAFFEIC ACID? Awareness of caffeic acid dates back to 400 B.C. when herbs containing caffeic acid were used as a sleep aid. However, it is not known who discovered caffeic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hydroxycinnamic Acids Tagged With: antioxidants, caffeic acid, hydroxycinnamic acids, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

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