/oss/taxonomy/term/1144/all en /oss/article/controversial-science-health-news-quackery-supplements/green-coffee-beans-give-science-black-eye <p style="text-align:justify">Dr. Oz  didn’t mince his words when he described the wondrous effects of green coffee bean extract. “Magical,” “staggering,” an “unprecedented discovery!” “Finally, a cure for obesity” he breathlessly gushed. I gasped too. Not at the results of the study that sent Oz into rapture, but at the credulity of the man. Losing 10.5% of one’s body weight and 16% of body fat in 22 weeks without any dieting or exercise? Just by taking green coffee bean extract? That would indeed be a miracle.</p> Fri, 24 Oct 2014 02:29:43 +0000 Joe Schwarcz 2206 at /oss