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...]
The Hydroxycinnamic Acids Explained
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...]
Coumarin Explained
WHAT IS COUMARIN? Coumarin 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) which can be sourced from apricots, tonka beans and more. It does have some potential health benefits in humans but is also very dangerous as a food additive. In this article I will be providing a full overview of coumarin and outlining its potential health benefits and potential health risks. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF COUMARIN? Coumarin was first isolated in 1820 by … [Read more...]