Archive · 20 Jan 2026
New Coffee Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar
Scientists found three new things in coffee called caffaldehydes A, B, and C. These things can help stop a certain enzyme that affects blood sugar.
The scientists did a lot of tests to find these special parts of coffee.
They think these parts might be even better than some medicines for people with Type 2 Diabetes.
This could mean that coffee might help people control their blood sugar better in the future.
Scientists identified three new compounds in coffee: caffaldehydes A, B, and C.
These compounds strongly block α-glucosidase, an enzyme involved in blood sugar regulation.
The compounds were found to be more potent than acarbose, a common diabetes medication.
A three-step screening process was used to isolate the most chemically active portions of the coffee extract.
The findings suggest potential benefits for managing blood sugar in Type 2 Diabetes.
- Who
- Scientists
- What
- Identified new coffee compounds that may help control blood sugar
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To explore potential benefits for Type 2 Diabetes management
- Compounds Identified
- Caffaldehydes A, B, and C
- Effect on α-Glucosidase
- Strongly blocked
- Comparison to Acarbose
- More potent
- Study Method
- Three-step screening process
- Potential Benefit
- May help control blood sugar in Type 2 Diabetes