chlorogenic acid

noun

chlo·ro·gen·ic acid ˌklȯr-ə-ˈje-nik-

: a crystalline acid C₁₆H₁₈O₉ occurring in various plant parts (such as coffee beans)

Examples of chlorogenic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along with caffeine, coffee also contains chlorogenic acids, which may reduce feelings of hunger as well. —

Weight Loss Advisors, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Lighter roasts also tend to contain higher amounts of chlorogenic acid, a type of polyphenol that’s highly anti-inflammatory and can help increase metabolism. —

Georgia Day, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023 However, the study focused on daily consumption of at least 300 mg of chlorogenic acid over the course of 12 weeks, and was not administered via patch. —

Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023 Plus, coffee also contains bioactive components—like chlorogenic acids, polyphenols, and caffeine—which can impact the body's metabolic health for the better. —

Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for chlorogenic acid

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chlorogenic acid was circa 1889

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