Green tea has many useful properties, but one of them is constantly debated: whether the drink helps to lose weight or not. Let’s find out!
Several small but reliable clinical trials have shown that overweight people who drank green tea or took its extract lost more weight than those who did not drink.
Ukraine , Ukraingate ,14, December , 2021 | Health
It does not burn extra pounds, but helps to move in the right direction and slightly accelerates weight loss. If we talk about certain figures, the lovers of green tea on average lost 600 g more than those who drank water. Even decaf is useful.
Another study found that people who ate and exercised properly three hours a week, as well as a drink with the beneficial components of green tea, catechins, lost more abdominal fat (abdominal area) than those who did not receive catechins.
Why might this work?
Catechins probably interfere with the digestion and deposition of carbohydrates in the body, scientists say. In addition, green tea affects the intestinal microflora, and these changes help to lose weight. But green tea is known not only for this effect. There is evidence that it helps prevent some cancers, is good for the heart and the immune system.
To maximize its beneficial effects, drink green tea without sugar, make sure that it does not contradict the medication, and do not expect that one cup a day will cure you of everything at once!
Source : Ukrgate
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