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13 Brilliant Hydroxycinnamic Acid Health Benefits

October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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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...]

The Hydroxycinnamic Acids Explained

September 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
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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 … [Read more...]

Coumarin Explained

September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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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...]

Ferulic Acid Explained

September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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WHAT IS FERULIC ACID? Ferulic 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).  It is a powerful antioxidant which can help your skin maintain its youthful appearance. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at ferulic acid and its health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF FERULIC ACID? There is little information available on the discovery of ferulic acid although it is believed to have been first isolated over 100 years ago in the … [Read more...]

Chlorogenic Acid Explained

September 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
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WHAT IS CHLOROGENIC ACID? Chlorogenic 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) which has strong links with diabetes prevention.  In this article I will be looking at chlorogenic acid and its health benefits in greater detail. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF CHLOROGENIC ACID? Chlorogenic acid was discovered in 1932 but there is very little information available regarding its discovery. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHLOROGENIC … [Read more...]

Caffeic Acid Explained

September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]