Imperial, California - More good news for coffee drinkers: a new study shows that the beverage can help keep your weight down, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

A study conducted at the University of Georgia's College of Pharmacology and published in the journal Pharmaceutical Research indicates that the chlorogenic acid [CGA] found in coffee reduces the buildup of fat.

Yonglie Ma, who headed up the research project, noted that "Previous studies have shown that coffee consumption may lower the risk for chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Our study expands on this research by looking at the benefits associated with this specific compound [CGA], which is found in great abundance in coffee, but also in other fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, tomatoes and blueberries."