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Green Tea for Weight Control

Also indexed as:Camellia sinensis, EGCG, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Green Tea Catechins

Green Tea

Why Do Dieters Use It?*

Some dieters say that green tea promotes weight loss.

What Do the Advocates Say?*

Green tea is a good choice for people on a weight-loss programme because it can help them to lead a healthier lifestyle. For example, substituting green tea for coffee with cream and sugar not only saves calories but also supplies a lot of healthy substances, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, that can help improve one’s overall health.

Green tea contains a small amount of caffeine, so it serves as a mild appetite suppressant as well.

*Dieters and weight-management advocates may claim benefits for this supplement based on their personal or professional experience. These are individual opinions and testimonials that may or may not be supported by controlled clinical studies or published scientific articles.

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The information presented in Aisle7 is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2013.