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Green coffee bean extract in SodaSlim: what 130 mg holds and what trials found
Green coffee bean extract is the first row on the SodaSlim label: 130 mg a capsule, 50% chlorogenic acids, so about 65 mg (130 x 50%). A 2020 meta-analysis of 15 trials found a 1.23 kg difference. Trials of 500 mg or more of chlorogenic acid used about eight times the label amount, and no trial tested SodaSlim.
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The row
What is green coffee bean extract in SodaSlim?
Green coffee bean extract is a concentrate made from coffee seeds that were not roasted, and it is the first row on the SodaSlim Supplement Facts panel.
The label prints it as Green Coffee Bean Extract (Coffea robusta)(seed)(50% chlorogenic acids), 130 mg per capsule (SodaSlim label). Chlorogenic acids are the plant compounds the extract is standardized to. Roasting breaks many of them down, which is why the unroasted seed is used.
SodaSlim is a capsule, not a soda. The label does not say who measured the 50% figure or how much caffeine this row adds.
| Name on the label | Green Coffee Bean Extract (Coffea robusta)(seed)(50% chlorogenic acids) |
|---|---|
| What it is | An extract of unroasted coffee seeds; the label says 50% chlorogenic acids, so 130 mg of extract holds about 65 mg of them (130 x 50%) |
| What it is sold for | Sold as a weight-management ingredient |
| Amount per capsule (label) | 130 mg |
| Amount used in research | Pooled trials of green coffee extract; one review of chlorogenic acid at 500 mg a day or more |
| What the studies found | A 2011 review pooled three trials and found a difference of 2.47 kg, but all had a high risk of bias and the authors called the quality poor. A 2020 meta-analysis of 15 trials (897 people) found 1.23 kg with no clear link between chlorogenic acid dose and the result. A 2023 review of trials using 500 mg a day or more of chlorogenic acid found 1.30 kg; the label's row is about 65 mg, roughly one eighth of that. One of the best-known green coffee trials was retracted in 2014, and the FTC took action in the same year over an ad that leaned on it. |
| Main caution | Green coffee extract is not free of caffeine, and the label does not say how much caffeine this row adds; it counts on top of the 138 mg row. Too much caffeine can cause jitters, a racing heart and poor sleep; ask a clinician if you take any medicine. |
The arithmetic
How much chlorogenic acid is in one SodaSlim capsule?
One capsule holds about 65 mg of chlorogenic acids, because 130 mg of extract at 50% is 130 x 0.50 = 65 mg.
The word "about" matters. The label gives a percentage, not a measured figure, and prints no test report.
Green coffee seeds contain caffeine, and the label does not state how much this row adds. That is why we write "at least 138 mg" of caffeine per capsule, never "exactly". The 138 mg is the caffeine anhydrous row alone.
The studies
Does green coffee extract help with weight loss?
Small studies found small average differences, and the reviewers questioned how good the trials were. No trial tested SodaSlim or this five-row mix.
A 2011 review combined 3 trials of green coffee extract and reported a 2.47 kg difference, but all three had a high risk of bias and the authors called the methods poor (Onakpoya 2011, green coffee review). A 2020 meta-analysis pooled 15 trials with 897 people and found 1.23 kg, with no clear link between the chlorogenic acid dose and the result (Asbaghi 2020, green coffee meta).
A 2023 analysis looked only at trials giving 500 mg a day or more of chlorogenic acid: 3 trials, 103 people, 1.30 kg (Kanchanasurakit 2023, chlorogenic acid).
| Source | Who | Result | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 review | 3 trials pooled | 2.47 kg difference | All high risk of bias |
| 2020 meta-analysis | 15 trials, 897 people | 1.23 kg difference | No dose link with chlorogenic acid |
| 2023 analysis | 3 trials, 103 people | 1.30 kg difference | 500 mg or more a day of chlorogenic acid |
The label line is “Helps Support Healthy Weight Management*”. We found no trial showing that this capsule does that.
Dose gap
How does the label amount compare with the amounts studied?
The label amount is far below the amount in the newest analysis: about 65 mg against 500 mg or more, which is roughly 13% (65 / 500 = 0.13).
Put the other way, 500 / 65 is about 7.7, so the studied amount is close to eight times the label amount. The chart sets each row against a studied or reference amount.
- Green coffee (chlorogenic acids, about)65 mg on the label
Studies: chlorogenic acid at 500 mg a day or more in three trials (103 people); the label's about 65 mg is 130 mg x 50%. Studies used about 7.7 times the label amount. (Kanchanasurakit 2023, chlorogenic acid) (Asbaghi 2020, green coffee meta)
- Raspberry ketone130 mg on the label
No human trial of raspberry ketone alone was found; the animal study mixed it into feed at 0.5% to 2% of the diet. No human trial range found. (Morimoto 2005, raspberry ketone mice) (Lopez 2013, multi-ingredient raspberry ketone)
- Garcinia (HCA, about)65 mg on the label
Studies: 1,500 mg of HCA a day for 12 weeks in the JAMA trial (135 people); the label's about 65 mg is 130 mg x 50%. Studies used about 23 times the label amount. (Heymsfield 1998, garcinia RCT) (Onakpoya 2011, garcinia meta)
- Caffeine138 mg on the label
Reference levels: 200 mg a day in pregnancy (ACOG) and 400 mg a day for healthy adults (FDA); not study doses. A reference level, not a study dose: the label is 34% of the higher level. (ACOG, caffeine in pregnancy) (FDA, Spilling the Beans caffeine)
- Green tea (EGCG, about)58 mg on the label
Reference level: EFSA raised a safety concern about EGCG supplements at 800 mg a day; the label's about 58 mg is 130 mg x 45%. A reference level, not a study dose: the label is 7% of the higher level. (EFSA 2018, green tea catechins) (Jurgens 2012, Cochrane green tea)
Log scale: each gridline is ten times the one before. Studied ranges are daily amounts from the trials linked on each row; rows marked as a reference show a reference level, not a study dose. A bar being far away does not mean the capsule is unsafe or useless; it means the study results cannot be borrowed for it, because none tested SodaSlim or this five-row combination.
A cautionary tale
Why was a green coffee trial retracted?
One well-known green coffee trial was retracted in 2014 because its sponsors could not assure the validity of the data (Retraction notice, green coffee RCT).
The FTC acted the same year over a green coffee extract ad that leaned on a flawed trial, with a payment of 3.5 million dollars (FTC 2014, green coffee ad case). SodaSlim is not named in either case. See how to spot such claims in reading weight-loss ads.
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What are the side effects of chlorogenic acid and green coffee extract?
The main practical issue is caffeine, since green coffee seeds contain it and this row sits on top of the 138 mg caffeine row.
Too much caffeine can bring jitters, a faster heartbeat, stomach upset and poor sleep. FDA treats 400 mg a day as a reference for healthy adults, and supplements count toward it (FDA, Spilling the Beans caffeine). One capsule is at least 138 mg, about a third of that (138 / 400 = 0.345), before any coffee or tea.
We found no source giving a safety limit for chlorogenic acids at this amount.
Chest pain, fainting or trouble breathing: call 911. A racing heart that will not settle, or severe jitters, is a reason to stop and call a clinician.
Add up your own day with the caffeine budget and read the full list on the side effects page.
Before you start
Who should ask a clinician before taking green coffee extract?
Anyone on a medicine or with a medical condition should ask first, and the label says the same.
The label says not for under 18, pregnant or nursing; ACOG advises under 200 mg of caffeine a day in pregnancy (ACOG, caffeine in pregnancy). Heart, blood pressure, anxiety and sleep problems also call for a clinician. Keep taking prescribed medicine as directed; a supplement is not a substitute. See who should not take SodaSlim.
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Where do the other four rows fit?
The green coffee row is one of five, and each page in this set reads one row against its studies.
See the formula page or all five ingredients.
FAQ
Green coffee extract questions
What is chlorogenic acid?
Chlorogenic acids are plant compounds found in coffee seeds. SodaSlim's green coffee row is labeled 50% chlorogenic acids, so 130 mg of extract holds about 65 mg (130 x 50%).
Does green coffee extract have caffeine?
Yes, green coffee seeds contain caffeine, and the SodaSlim label does not say how much this row adds. So we write at least 138 mg of caffeine per capsule.
Does green coffee extract help you lose weight?
Small trials found small average differences. A 2020 meta-analysis of 15 trials (897 people) found 1.23 kg, and reviewers questioned study quality. No trial tested SodaSlim, so we cannot say what this capsule does.
Why was a green coffee study retracted?
A well-known green coffee trial was retracted in 2014 because its sponsors could not assure the data. The FTC acted that year over an ad leaning on it. Neither case involves SodaSlim.
Is 65 mg of chlorogenic acid a lot?
Not compared with studies. The 2023 analysis looked at 500 mg a day or more, so 65 mg is about 13% of that. No trial used this capsule.
Are there chlorogenic acid side effects?
The best-documented issue is the caffeine that comes with the seeds. We found no source giving a safety limit for chlorogenic acids at this amount. Ask a clinician if you take medicine or have a heart, sleep or anxiety concern.
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