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)
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Apples also have a low glycemic index and contain chlorogenic acid, both of which help to regulate blood sugar and prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Coffee also has polyphenols (e.g., chlorogenic acid) and flavonoids with antioxidant effects.11
Tea, like coffee, contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that may benefit your health.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Coffee also has polyphenols (e.g., chlorogenic acid) and flavonoids with antioxidant effects.11
Tea, like coffee, contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that may benefit your health.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
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“Chlorogenic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlorogenic%20acid. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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chlorogenic acid
noun
chlo·ro·gen·ic acid
ˌklōr-ə-ˌjen-ik-, ˌklȯr-
: a crystalline acid C16H18O9 occurring in various plant parts (as potatoes or coffee beans)
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