Coffee has been associated with an array of health benefits recently. Coffee consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Now, new research finds that drinking the beverage may protect against deteriorating eyesight and even blindness. We all know about caffeine, but green coffee beans (raw coffee) only contain 1% caffeine. However, each raw coffee bean contains around 7-9% chlorogenic acid (CGA) - an antioxidant that has been associated with many health benefits, such as weight loss and the reduction of blood pressure. Past studies have also indicated that CGA may be a powerful neuroprotectant, and there has been great interest in identifying neuroprotective compounds that block hypoxia - deprivation of oxygen in areas of the body. The retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body, consuming oxygen more rapidly than any other tissues, including the brain. It is susceptible to a variety of diseases caused by oxidative stress, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma - all of which can lead to partial or complete blindness. Research on mice has shown some benefit in this area.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 05:37:10 +0000
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