Lose weight with green tea

• May 6, 2024

Thediuretic properties of the Green Tea they are famous worldwide; However, several studies have confirmed that the Green Tea not only helps burn calories , but favors the reduction of body fat and it helps protect the heart , by decreasing the levels of bad cholesterol . In addition, green tea is especially rich in antioxidants .

On the other hand, a study published by the magazine Obesity, noted that scientists fed two groups of mice obese with the samediet rich in fats, one of which also received a supplement of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), the main active substance of Green Tea .

The researchers said that, in addition to increasing less weight , the group mice that took the supplement , showed an increase of 31% in the level of fecal lipids (fat in the stool), which shows that EGCG limits the absorption of fats

Scientists say that more research is still needed to see if these results can be transferred to humans. In addition, the amounts of EGCG used in the experiment were very high, the equivalent of 10 cups of Green Tea per day; however, the researchers claim that consumption of a few cups of tea may help with weight control.

According to information from theBBC , past studies have indicated that the EGCG, could havetherapeutic applications for the reduction of variousdiseases, As theCancer and thedementia ,  but it is the first time that its potential impact on thereduction of body weight .

Despite these investigations, it is important to emphasize that to maintain a body weight healthy is vital to consume adiet low in fats and do exercise .

Follow us onTwitter YFacebook .

Video Medicine: The Weight Loss Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (May 2024).