Based on experiments on 109 volunteers over 12 weeks, the above results were obtained and are shown in detail at https://www.kao.com/jp/corp_news/2012/20121206_001.html. One effect of chlorogenic acid is in the reduction of hydrochinone compounds produced by roasting. “Healthya Coffee”, a chlorogenic acid enhanced drink with FOSHU status, will be brought to the market in spring 2013.
Kao Corp press release, Dec. 6, 2012
Kao Corporation announces health effects of chlorogenic acid in coffee: body fat and blood pressure reduction, improvement of vessel endothelial function