Green coffee simply comprises unroasted coffee beans. It’s the roasting process that gives raw coffee beans their characteristic darker colours, before which they remain in their natural green state. These unroasted coffee beans contain a somewhat generous amount of caffeine with an extensive array of everyday health benefits, including a safe and effective energy boost. The increase in energy and reduction in blood pressure can help balance your brain’s serotonin levels. Your hormones become balanced and more motivated and content.

The green coffee bean extract that is used for various health reasons, comes from the bean that is unroasted as it maximizes effect and benefits in its natural and untouched state. During roasting, the coffee bean loses essential properties and effectiveness

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