green coffee bean extract

reba971

i started taking it 2 weeks ago.there is no magic pill everyone knows that but there are some benefits to it.i have a problem with sweets (chocolate) im a addict!it has help me control my sweet tooth and curb my appetite.i eat like im trying to gain weight but really im trying to loss.this little pill has helped me.good luck and dont listen to this negative comments everyones body is different .what works for you might not work for them.but theres nothing to loss by trying it out.

Thank you, I totally agree.

calibriintx

I have type 1 diabetes and have learned in the limited time that I have been taking the green coffee bean extract and also exercising that my sugar remains under a 100 every time my sugar gets checked. I love that fact because before all this I was always having over 150 and even as high as 300-400 at times. It amazes me that people are so negative when it comes to a so called "diet" pill. I do not believe in diets nor the word diet because for one diet is a 4 letter word and to me that is a bad word and should not be said. The other reason I hate "diet" as a way of life is because the first 3 letters. I am sorry but I am in no way shape or form trying to die from anything especially t.
I follow a calorie count and no I do not really eat all that healthy food like organic this or that but I do stay under the calories that my body burns naturally. On top of that I exercise and yes it could be the fact that I do those two things that I am losing weight but if by taking a pill it makes me think that I am fuller than I actually am then I will keep taking that pill. For all the naysayers out there who have nothing but a negative word on everything that is said or done maybe vocabulary or a keyboard are not the right things for you. Everything works differently for everyone. This coffee bean works for me and many other people in this world and I recommend it to anyone that needs to lose weight and does not want to starve themselves.

You mention everyone here being negative but the most negative thing I've heard here is your diet rant and the fact you find it amazing that people question a magic diet pill shows you are trying to find a quick weight loss solution. Good luck. You and the rest of world have seen these tricks before. smarten up, straighten out, follow a sensible 'diet' and exercise.

^^This

DeMayr

There are all these people on here that simply talk shiyt about things they haven't tried or even looked into. It is not claimed to be a magic pill by anybody other than those who sell it. If you took the time to do your research, or simply go to the man's website and read what he says on there about all the stuff he has on the show, you wouldn't assume he's a quack just because he talks about and reviews NATURAL supplements, with the help of the show's medical advisory board of 40+ doctors.

Edit: And no, I do not watch his show or take any supplement other than my ON and multis. But I do take the time to read up on stuff rather than blabber about things I know nothing about.

Directly from his site:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/fact-sheet-green-coffee-bean

“Green coffee" refers to the raw or unroasted seeds (beans) of Coffea fruits. Green coffee beans are cleaned, dried, roasted, ground, and brewed to produce coffee. Coffee contains hundreds of components, each of which may have potential and independent pharmacological effects.



Coffee is a notable source of caffeine. However, coffee’s effects on glycemic control and weight loss have been attributed to its other components, including chlorogenic acid, quinides, lignans, and trigonelline, all of which have been shown to improve glucose metabolism in animal studies.



Chlorogenic acid has specifically been shown to inhibit an enzyme, glucose-6-phosphatase, that promotes the formation of glucose (sugar) in the liver. Hence, chlorogenic acid in coffee may be responsible, at least in part, for the reduced risk of glycemic disorders, like diabetes, with long-term coffee consumption.



It may also be the source of coffee’s anti-obesity effects. Various studies have suggested that chlorogenic acid slows absorption of fat from food intake and also activates metabolism of extra fat. Unfortunately, traditional brewed coffee doesn’t serve as a good source of chlorogenic acid. While roasting green coffee beans removes its naturally bitter taste, it also removes a significant portion of chlorogenic acid. Hence, green coffee beans remain one of the best natural sources for chlorogenic acid.



The most recent study on green coffee bean was published in January 2012 in the Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity journal. The researchers followed a group of 16 adults who supplemented with a special green coffee bean extract of chlorogenic acids at different dosages (either 700 or 1050 milligrams per day) for 12 weeks. All 16 adults were considered overweight, as demonstrated by a BMI of greater than 25 (a normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25).



The extract the researchers used contained an ingredient called GCA, which contains a standard green coffee extract of total chlorogenic acids and other hydroxycinnamic acids that have been known to have antioxidant health benefits. The subjects lost an average of almost 18 pounds – this was 10% of their overall body weight and 4.4% of their overall body fat.

With this promising study, many companies and websites have prized this supplement – even marketing similar fat-burning substances of their own. However, the consumer should always beware when buying unregulated supplements online. When purchasing supplements, make sure you look at the list of ingredients. When looking for a green coffee bean supplement, it should contain the chlorogenic acid extract, which can be listed as any of the following:

GCA® (green coffee antioxidant)
Svetol®

Also, look for a capsule that contains at least 45% chlorogenic acid. More than 45% is okay, but pills with less than this amount have not been tested in studies that demonstrate weight loss. If you are going to take green coffee bean, the recommended dosage is 400mg, three times a day – 30 minutes before each meal. However, some clinical trials have also demonstrated success with 200mg.



If the bottle doesn’t list ingredients, don’t buy it! On the ingredient list, you should see no fillers and no artificial ingredients. Also, don’t be fooled by the word “pure” if you see it on a label. If you see the word “pure,” and you don’t see Svetol® or GCA®, consider another choice.



So, who is the green coffee bean extract right for? Most healthy adults, over the age of 18, who want to lose weight. It shouldn’t be taken by anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. The supplement is new, and there is no research on its effects on children; children should not take this supplement. You also shouldn’t take this if you have an allergy to coffee or caffeine.



Most importantly, The Doctor Oz Show will not and does not promote any particular brand of green coffee bean extract. If you see any ads or receive any e-mails that claim Dr. Oz is promoting or recommending a specific brand, ignore it and click here to let The Dr. Oz Show know about it.



Also, understand that no pill is more effective than maintaining a regular exercise regimen and a healthy diet.

reba971

Thank you DeMayr...that was well said.

SideSteel

So you read up on the validity of dr. Oz by researching info on dr. Oz's website?





Seems legit.

PottsvilleCurse1925

Other efficient pills are laxatives.

firstsip

@DeMayr: Did you seriously use a "fact sheet" from Dr. Oz's website as scientific verification of these pills? You know valid science is verified by multiple sources and is able to be replicated?

Dr. Oz does NOT need a team of researchers, and if he does... it's TV! The only difference between TV and the internet is that you can say more f-bombs on one (though not on MFP, amirite?). There is NOTHING in the US that keeps anything on TV "legitimate" like in so many other countries

Why do people get so defensive about these pills? People have DIED from various diet pills over the years; people lose money that could be going to much more beneficial things to them. All of us who have ACTUALLY researched beyond a biased website aren't discrediting diet pills for trolllols. We're doing it because we want people to succeed, and the people taking advantage of others with these pills to STOP their manipulation.

Bobby__Clerici

When you take caffeine pills, the results eventually stifle once your body down regulates the effects of the caffeine.
This is a prescription for the perfect yoyo diet cycle.
Don't ever say you weren't warned.
Suit yourself....

DeMayr

@DeMayr: Did you seriously use a "fact sheet" from Dr. Oz's website as scientific verification of these pills? You know valid science is verified by multiple sources and is able to be replicated?

Dr. Oz does NOT need a team of researchers, and if he does... it's TV! The only difference between TV and the internet is that you can say more f-bombs on one (though not on MFP, amirite?). There is NOTHING in the US that keeps anything on TV "legitimate" like in so many other countries

Why do people get so defensive about these pills? People have DIED from various diet pills over the years; people lose money that could be going to much more beneficial things to them. All of us who have ACTUALLY researched beyond a biased website aren't discrediting diet pills for trolllols. We're doing it because we want people to succeed, and the people taking advantage of others with these pills to STOP their manipulation.

I didn't use it as scientific verification of the pills, I used it as a reference to clear up what people assume he claims and what he actually says. All I've been hearing these past few days is that he is quack this and quack that about the man because some people are unable to interpret things.

SideSteel

@DeMayr: Did you seriously use a "fact sheet" from Dr. Oz's website as scientific verification of these pills? You know valid science is verified by multiple sources and is able to be replicated?

Dr. Oz does NOT need a team of researchers, and if he does... it's TV! The only difference between TV and the internet is that you can say more f-bombs on one (though not on MFP, amirite?). There is NOTHING in the US that keeps anything on TV "legitimate" like in so many other countries

Why do people get so defensive about these pills? People have DIED from various diet pills over the years; people lose money that could be going to much more beneficial things to them. All of us who have ACTUALLY researched beyond a biased website aren't discrediting diet pills for trolllols. We're doing it because we want people to succeed, and the people taking advantage of others with these pills to STOP their manipulation.

I didn't use it as scientific verification of the pills, I used it as a reference to clear up what people assume he claims and what he actually says. All I've been hearing these past few days is that he is quack this and quack that about the man because some people are unable to interpret things.

He's a quack because he repeatedly pushes supplements and makes ridiculous claims about said supplements. Raspberry Keytones being another example.

Your claim that people calling him a quack are "unable to interpret things" is laughable.

ubermensch13

http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2012/09/14/13863292-green-coffee-bean-extract-diet-fat-burner-or-lame-buzz?lite

Unlike Dr. Oz, this article gives a good overview of the limitations of the study AND includes the original study was funded by the green coffee bean producers(gasp!). conclusion, one study, small sample size, minimal results by comparison to control = marginally effective and not worth the costs.......

Go read the actual study online, 700-1050 mg per day is pretty high.....

DeMayr

@DeMayr: Did you seriously use a "fact sheet" from Dr. Oz's website as scientific verification of these pills? You know valid science is verified by multiple sources and is able to be replicated?

Dr. Oz does NOT need a team of researchers, and if he does... it's TV! The only difference between TV and the internet is that you can say more f-bombs on one (though not on MFP, amirite?). There is NOTHING in the US that keeps anything on TV "legitimate" like in so many other countries

Why do people get so defensive about these pills? People have DIED from various diet pills over the years; people lose money that could be going to much more beneficial things to them. All of us who have ACTUALLY researched beyond a biased website aren't discrediting diet pills for trolllols. We're doing it because we want people to succeed, and the people taking advantage of others with these pills to STOP their manipulation.

I didn't use it as scientific verification of the pills, I used it as a reference to clear up what people assume he claims and what he actually says. All I've been hearing these past few days is that he is quack this and quack that about the man because some people are unable to interpret things.

He's a quack because he repeatedly pushes supplements and makes ridiculous claims about said supplements. Raspberry Keytones being another example.

Your claim that people calling him a quack are "unable to interpret things" is laughable.

That's about the only thing open to interpretation.

AnvilHead

The one thing I thought I'd never see in my life....a male defending Dr. Oz.

warrior63

When you take caffeine pills, the results eventually stifle once your body down regulates the effects of the caffeine.
This is a prescription for the perfect yoyo diet cycle.
Don't ever say you weren't warned.
Suit yourself....

I couldn't agree more...besides if you listen to all the "miracle weight loss" supplements and foods that Doctor Oz recommends, you will go broke and be pretty disappointed. Stick to clean eating, exercise and remember that the mental battle is a big equation in living a healthy lifestyle. Today is green coffee beans tomorrow it will be a tomato diet that will drop you 40 lbs. Oz is just trying to keep his ratings up...that's how he makes his living. Be Strong and Keep Moving Forward...You Can Do This without miracle pills.

DeMayr

The one thing I thought I'd never see in my life....a male defending Dr. Oz.

You mad bro?

svsbss

I bought the green coffee beam/raspberry ketones at whole foods. I wasn't trying or expecting anything at all.
But I am 5 lbs lighter than I was 2 weeks ago. I don't get it? I only need to lose about 10 more pounds and I will continue to use it. I suffer from insomnia and was doing a lot of late night eating. I Am not doing that anymore....I am not hungry. I am not endorsing the product, I am just telling you what I have observed personally.

calibriintx

I saw the show where he talked about GCB. He repeatedly stated that people taking it lost weight with no change in diet or exercise. It wasn't unintentional. He knows that the vast majority of people who are watching his show are overweight people who are desperate to lose weight, will spend money on numerous diet pills and supplements, but aren't quite desperate enough to eat right/work hard enough to lose weight. He regularly targets this group of people. I would be shocked if he's not getting kick backs from suppliers.

Jesse_Hunter

Whether the pill works or doesn;t work is really irrelevant. There is a much bigger problem here.

The majority of our society is always trying to find things to suppress their problems, block them away. Instead of facing their problems head on and curing them once and for all.

Refined sugar is a stimulating drug just like any other drug. Food addiction is a disease. Unfortunately our society addresses other diseases the exact same way. "Have a headache? TAKE THIS PILL!" "Obese? DON'T CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE, GET LIPOSUCTION!"

You have to find the source of the problems, or you will never be successful long term.

If you really step back and take a look...what is really the plan here? "Well, I am addicted to sweets, but if I just take this stimulating, suppressing pill loaded with junk for the rest of my life I can keep it under control!"

Come on now, cake is really worth that much to you?

Davidea76

I started on this weight loss journey looking for something that would kick start my losing weight. Since becoming disabled and not being able to walk like I use to I have a hard time finding exercises that I can do. It gets boring riding a bike every day. Considering I can only use bike peddles and not a real bike does not help either. I am just wanting to get a jump start because if I see the weight coming off then I will be more likely to keep trying. I cannot determine what food goes in my body and what doesn't because I live in a nursing home and they choose what I eat. However I can count my calories and then exercise to make sure that I burn those. But being that I only use the bike peddles I am killing my knees. I tried to get on the floor to do some sit ups or something but fell once I was half way down. Because of the nuerapathy and the fact that half of my food is missing I have a lot of problems that no one can understand unless they have been there.
You can say I am looking for a quick fix because I am obese and you would be right in saying that. I am tired of being fat but at this point I do not know what else I can but to try these natural green coffee bean pills.
Someone said something about the placebo affect and I understand what you are saying but do you known truly what a placebo is? It's a fake pill or fake whatever that is given to others while the real thing is given to the other participants and yet everyone sees almost the same results. This happens because your mind tells you that you are taking the right meds so you think that you are feeling better or losing weight or whatever. If the Green coffee bean extract is a real pill and has natural ingredients then it's not necessarily a placebo affect.
The assumption that I did not do my own research and ask about how the pill works is insane. I do not take one persons word on anything. Anytime my PCP prescribes something for me I make sure I do the research on it before I put it in my mouth. I am not an idiot and I am educated in a lot of different things.
I want to lose weight and be a better person then I've been. I don't know how to do this with the situation I am currently in so that is why I was asking about the pills and if anyone else had a good experience with them. I read a lot of people did but then they won't tell you about those that did not. Plus this is a friendly group so I thought maybe someone would have the same experiences that I did.

firstsip

I started on this weight loss journey looking for something that would kick start my losing weight. Since becoming disabled and not being able to walk like I use to I have a hard time finding exercises that I can do. It gets boring riding a bike every day. Considering I can only use bike peddles and not a real bike does not help either. I am just wanting to get a jump start because if I see the weight coming off then I will be more likely to keep trying. I cannot determine what food goes in my body and what doesn't because I live in a nursing home and they choose what I eat. However I can count my calories and then exercise to make sure that I burn those. But being that I only use the bike peddles I am killing my knees. I tried to get on the floor to do some sit ups or something but fell once I was half way down. Because of the nuerapathy and the fact that half of my food is missing I have a lot of problems that no one can understand unless they have been there.
You can say I am looking for a quick fix because I am obese and you would be right in saying that. I am tired of being fat but at this point I do not know what else I can but to try these natural green coffee bean pills.
Someone said something about the placebo affect and I understand what you are saying but do you known truly what a placebo is? It's a fake pill or fake whatever that is given to others while the real thing is given to the other participants and yet everyone sees almost the same results. This happens because your mind tells you that you are taking the right meds so you think that you are feeling better or losing weight or whatever. If the Green coffee bean extract is a real pill and has natural ingredients then it's not necessarily a placebo affect.
The assumption that I did not do my own research and ask about how the pill works is insane. I do not take one persons word on anything. Anytime my PCP prescribes something for me I make sure I do the research on it before I put it in my mouth. I am not an idiot and I am educated in a lot of different things.
I want to lose weight and be a better person then I've been. I don't know how to do this with the situation I am currently in so that is why I was asking about the pills and if anyone else had a good experience with them. I read a lot of people did but then they won't tell you about those that did not. Plus this is a friendly group so I thought maybe someone would have the same experiences that I did.

I don't think you quite understand what many of us are saying, or many things in terms of health psychology; the placebo effect isn't necessarily a "fake" pill (although your green coffee bean pills might have something more than "sugar" in them, they're still "fake" in terms of being able to help someone lose sustainable weight). If you took an aspirin, and were informed "This will give you 100x energy," and you felt said energy... that would be the placebo effect. Similarly, if someone takes a green coffee pill and suddenly loses weight (COMBINED WITH GOOD DIET AND EXERCISE), it is the placebo effect to attribute it to the pill, and not the other factors (remember, YOU said you didn't even correctly take the pills Dr. Oz advertised, but still "lost weight"; again, I think you're selling yourself short. YOU can do this, without spending money needless on coffee pills). Even if you, OP, or anyone "lost weight" without changing anything, there's virtually no way to attribute it to the pills (hence why the only existing study has been funded by the makers of the pills, or the media personalities that preach them). In a two week period, you could have lost the weight/broken through a plateau regardless of taking the pill. You could have stressed LESS by taking the pill (placebo), thus affecting cortisol levels. This does not mean that the pill did it; a psychological, hormonal, WHATEVER, factor was responsible. There's too many other variables for anyone to be able to say, "I lost the weight using this" and it be repeated... a.k.a, valid science.

And frankly, sustainable weight loss is 80% diet, 20% exercise. There are very successful people on this site (and everywhere) who have lost weight in wheel chairs. If you can master the diet portion, you WILL lose weight; everything else helps facilitate overall fitness as well as speeding along the fat loss process. Do you have a PT? Most PTs will be able to help you come up with a program that allows someone with a disability to still do some sort of cardio and/or strength training; if bike pedaling isn't doing it for you, tell them that, and you'll be able to come up with something not so boring. Otherwise, I'd suggest pairing an otherwise boring activity (the bike pedaling) with something like watching your favorite show, reading a magazine, etc., or with a reward of some sort to get you through. A pill is not going to be able to replace the cardiovascular or calorie expenditures of exercise, no matter what.

Plus, as you said "I want to lose weight and be a better person then I've been. I don't know how to do this with the situation I am currently in so that is why I was asking about the pills and if anyone else had a good experience with them," a coffee pill is not the fix. That is an expensive solution to a problem that might require therapy or counseling, or a valid nutrionist.

It's not insane for us to make assumptions that you didn't do the research, because as several people have pointed out... the research is out there disproving this much more than the research saying it does, and if any sort of professional prescribed "green coffee bean extract" to you, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

heather86RN

I understand where you are coming from, I am disabled and was bedridden from 2004-2010. It has taken a lot of work to strengthen my body to be able to walk and get around my home again. The biggest thing I can suggest to you for curbing hunger and loosing weight is to not eat bread or pasta. Especially whole wheat kinds, they have twice as many calories and raise your glucose level just as high as sugar. Eat your protien and vegetables. Try to eat as much lean protien as the Nursing home will let you have, it curbs your appetite more than anything else, and you will find that you can stay on that 1200 calorie diet! And make sure you can get out in the sun every day. Your vitamin D levels drop drastically in an indoors living situation. Mine dropped to zero at one point, and I was Catatonic!! So get outside and don't eat bread. That is my advice.

m_shuman

This pill contains caffeine and caffeine is a diuretic and I would say that there is a very good chance that some/most of the weight you lost is water weight due to the fact that caffiene makes you lose water weight. Caffeine will also increase your heart rate and in turn increase your metabolism.

The best solution for weight loss is a healthy balanced diet and exercise. Even if you are just walking the halls in your nursing home it is considered exercise. Alot of people in your situation start with just walking. Walk as far/long as you can without pain or fatigue and then stop. Gradually increase your time/distance until you can easily complete 30 minutes each day. Then begin intervals of jogging and walking. Walk a few steps then jog walk then jog until you can easily jog for 3 minutes straight. This is where alot of people begin. Losing weight is a slow process it takes alot of hard work and dedication. Lastly remember you did not gain the weight overnight and it is not going to come off overnight. It is about changing habits and lifestyles and unfortunately there is no majic pill for that. Change is something you have to do for yourself.

Davidea76

This pill contains caffeine and caffeine is a diuretic and I would say that there is a very good chance that some/most of the weight you lost is water weight due to the fact that caffiene makes you lose water weight. Caffeine will also increase your heart rate and in turn increase your metabolism.

The best solution for weight loss is a healthy balanced diet and exercise. Even if you are just walking the halls in your nursing home it is considered exercise. Alot of people in your situation start with just walking. Walk as far/long as you can without pain or fatigue and then stop. Gradually increase your time/distance until you can easily complete 30 minutes each day. Then begin intervals of jogging and walking. Walk a few steps then jog walk then jog until you can easily jog for 3 minutes straight. This is where alot of people begin. Losing weight is a slow process it takes alot of hard work and dedication. Lastly remember you did not gain the weight overnight and it is not going to come off overnight. It is about changing habits and lifestyles and unfortunately there is no majic pill for that. Change is something you have to do for yourself.

Thanks for the tips. I am going to try everyone's advice and start walking when I am allowed to. Right now I am not even suppose to stand up on my own. that's not to say I don't but I make sure the nurses aren't around when I do it. lol I just want to lose a lb a week or even half a lb and I think I would feel like I'm actually doing something worth the effort. It's so frustrating to work my butt off and sweat so bad and then not see any results.

FredDoyle

The one thing I thought I'd never see in my life....a male defending Dr. Oz.

You mad bro?

This is the ethical man you are defending?
From randi.org:

The Media Pigasus Award goes to Dr. Mehmet Oz, who has done such a disservice to his TV viewers by promoting quack medical practices that he is now the first person to win a Pigasus two years in a row. Dr. Oz is a Harvard-educated cardiac physician who, through his syndicated TV show, has promoted faith healing, "energy medicine," and other quack theories that have no scientific basis. Oz has appeared on ABC News to give legitimacy to the claims of Brazilian faith healer “John of God,” who uses old carnival tricks to take money from the seriously ill. He's hosted Ayurvedic guru Yogi Cameron on his show to promote nonsense "tongue examination" as a way of diagnosing health problems. This year, he really went off the deep end. In March 2011, Dr. Oz endorsed "psychic" huckster and past Pigasus winner John Edward, who pretends to talk to dead people. Oz even suggested that bereaved families should visit psychic mediums to receive (faked) messages from their dead relatives as a form of grief counseling.

UKMarjie

This pill contains caffeine and caffeine is a diuretic and I would say that there is a very good chance that some/most of the weight you lost is water weight due to the fact that caffiene makes you lose water weight. Caffeine will also increase your heart rate and in turn increase your metabolism.

The best solution for weight loss is a healthy balanced diet and exercise. Even if you are just walking the halls in your nursing home it is considered exercise. Alot of people in your situation start with just walking. Walk as far/long as you can without pain or fatigue and then stop. Gradually increase your time/distance until you can easily complete 30 minutes each day. Then begin intervals of jogging and walking. Walk a few steps then jog walk then jog until you can easily jog for 3 minutes straight. This is where alot of people begin. Losing weight is a slow process it takes alot of hard work and dedication. Lastly remember you did not gain the weight overnight and it is not going to come off overnight. It is about changing habits and lifestyles and unfortunately there is no majic pill for that. Change is something you have to do for yourself.

Thanks for the tips. I am going to try everyone's advice and start walking when I am allowed to. Right now I am not even suppose to stand up on my own. that's not to say I don't but I make sure the nurses aren't around when I do it. lol I just want to lose a lb a week or even half a lb and I think I would feel like I'm actually doing something worth the effort. It's so frustrating to work my butt off and sweat so bad and then not see any results.

What have they suggested for a weight-loss strategy? If they haven't suggested something you should get on them aggressively about it - my MIL is diabetic and it took them forever to get her to a nutritionist.

I posted previously about Green Coffee and got a lot of feedback. I was not relying on them either as the magic cure but was debating buying a second bottle...have decided to not buy it based on the discussion I had here. I think the major thing is that I am very interested in a lifestyle change and how I will manage that over the long-term so decided I wanted to do it 'au natural'.

I hope your medical team is interested in a whole health approach and not just a medical intervention approach - it would be great to see how your journey goes and how your health comes back. I hope 2013 is a great year of recovery for you!