Avoid Inflammation And More With Caffeic Acid

Caffeic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid that is mainly found in coffee but can also be sourced from other plant based foods

. It is not classed as an essential nutrient in humans but studies have shown that it can fight cancer (a disease that leads to your cells growing in a rapid, uncontrollable way), prevent inflammation and more. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of caffeic acid and covering its main health benefits.

1) DISCOVERY:

There is little information available on the discovery of caffeic acid but people have been aware of it from around 400 B.C. when it was used as a sleep aid.

2) HEALTH BENEFITS:

Caffeic acid has a number of protective roles in the human body. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory (a substance that reduces unnecessary inflammation within your body) and antioxidant (a substance which protects the body's cells from the harmful free radicals that are released during oxygen related reactions). In addition to this it can prevent cancer (a disease where your body's cells start to grow in a rapid, uncontrollable way) and diabetes (a disease which causes your blood glucose levels to become extremely high).

3) RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE (RDA):

Caffeic acid is not believed to be essential in humans so no official recommended daily allowance (RDA) has been set. However, some sources suggest that consuming between 100 milligrams (mg) and 500mg of this hydroxycinnamic acid is enough to activate its health benefits.

4) FOOD SOURCES:

Coffee is the main source of caffeic acid with a 100 milliltire (ml) serving supplying you with between 18mg and 88mg of this hydroxycinnamic acid. Apples, artichokes, basil, cabbage, oregano, pears, radishes and turnips are also good sources of this phytonutrient.

5) OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS:

Caffeic acid is believed to be safe and there are no adverse effects associated with consuming high levels of this hydroxycinnamic acid. However, drinking large amounts of coffee (1 of the main sources of this phytonutrient) can lead to a caffeine overdose. Mild caffeine overdose is usually caused by drinking 3-7 cups of coffee and can result in an increased heartbeat, an increased need to urinate, muscle twitching, sleeping problems and thirst. Serious caffeine overdose is normally caused by drinking 8+ cups of coffee and can result in confusion, convulsions, disorientation and loss of consciousness.

6) SUMMARY:

Coffee is not normally top of the list when you think of health foods. However, by enjoying 1 or 2 cups of this hot beverage each day you can give your body a healthy dose of caffeic acid and enjoy some serious protection from diseases, free radicals and inflammation.

by: Tom Parker

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