1. Coffee

Coffee boasts chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that fights free radicals, regulates blood sugar and fat metabolism, and reduces inflammation. It also contains cafestol, a potential anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory compound.

2. Green Tea

Green tea contains EGCG, a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and brain-protective compound. Green tea’s catechins may also improve blood sugar control.

3. Overall Benefits

Coffee and green tea both provide powerful antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in the body. They can also reduce inflammation, promote healthy cell death through apoptosis, potentially inhibit angiogenesis, and can influence gene expression.