14 DAY TRIAL // Drinking a tad too much coffee can make people put on weight. What's more, it allegedly ups their chances of developing insulin resistance, researchers now warn.
They say that, although coffee works wonders when consumed in moderation, those who drink more than five cups per day are bound to pack excess weight and even have a higher diabetes risk.
The specialists explain that the compound responsible for preventing fat loss and causing insulin resistance is chlorogenic acid (CGA, for short).
When administered to mice in excess doses, CGA triggered retention of fat within the animals' cells, Daily Mail says.
Interestingly enough, small doses of this compound have been found to encourage weight loss and reduce diabetes risk.
“The CGAs were previously known for their health benefits, increasing insulin sensitivity and reducing blood pressure and body fat accumulation.”
“However, this study proved the opposite in dosages equivalent to five or six cups of coffee per day,” specialist Vance Matthews says.