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caffeic acid
Coverage of caffeic acid in the Nexus archive.
- Coffee may help the body fight stress and aging through a hidden cellular switch
Scientists found that compounds in coffee activate NR4A1, a receptor that protects cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. Protective effects disappeared when the receptor was removed, and plant-based compounds like caffeic acid were more active than caffeine in triggering these benefits.