How does green tea help to reduce weight?

It is scientifically proven that green tea burns extra calories and impedes fat  absorption in human body. Green tea contains an antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG) which stimulates metabolism and that results in weight loss. The combined effect of EGCG and caffeine causes release of fat into the blood stream which the body uses as fuel for various activities.

This process referred to as ‘thermogenesis’ ultimately leads to losing weight. This also helps in another way- by providing more energy to exercise more.

How is green tea different or more effective than other tea varieties

Like green tea, black tea and oolong tea are produced from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The major difference is that for green tea, leaves are not fermented before steaming and drying. Compared to other varieties, green tea has the highest concentration of catechin polyphenols, which accelerate fat oxidation and thermogenesis.

Right amount of intake for desired results

Making green tea a part of your life is not that difficult. It’s just adding green tea to your daily diet. You can drink green tea instead of tea or coffee, before and after the meals. But in order to get the maximum results you must drink at least four to six cups. If you don’t like the flavor, you can add green tea concentrate to other food items and have it. Green tea capsules and pills are also available in the market.

Other health benefits of green tea

For thousands of years, green tea has been used as a health drink in many parts of the world. Besides aiding weight loss green tea is scientifically proven to reduce high blood pressure, lower blood sugar and cholesterol and fight cancer. Recent studies have shown that catechins- the powerful antioxidants contained in the green tea fight viruses, slow aging and destroy free radicals which cause cancer, heart disease etc.

Side effects

Being a natural product green tea does not cause any serious side effects. But some may have minor problems while the body adjusts to the consumption of green tea, like more frequent visits to the rest room or sleeping troubles for non coffee or tea drinkers in the first one or two weeks.

Finally, you have to remember that only regular exercise and proper diet can help you to make the most out of green tea.

Finding a weight loss supplement that can actually produce results is bit difficult. Since, there are many products in the market claiming to give you the best results but rather produce negative side effects that can be harmful to your health.

Supplements work best if you also exercise and follow a good diet, according to the experts. The first thing you have to look into before buying any supplement is that if it is recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and check with various sources like health care practitioner or the net for the customer reviews, ingredients, and the long term results of the product.

Protein:

• reduces hunger, which results in decrease of calories you consume. Helps preserve and build muscle as you lose weight.
• Study in 1999 show that you will see the weight loss benefits by consuming protein supplement and you may lose about 3 pounds a month. In some people, protein is tough to digest and may experience bloating or cramping.

Green Tea:

• According to research green tea stimulates your body’s ability to burn fat and increases the rate at which you burn calories, which is a result of interaction between caffeine and chemical in green tea leaves.
• People who take green tea supplement say that they have experienced a significant increase in calorie-burning ability. You may lose 2 pounds a month, based on a study of obese people who took green tea supplement.
• Green tea are safe and no known effects have been reported, but not recommended for people who are caffeine sensitive, it may cause nervousness.

Ephedra:

• also known as mahuang reduces hunger and increases metabolism. Alkaloids in it stimulate the body to boost metabolism. In 2000, based on reports published, critics called for its ban linking it to heart attack and seizure.
• However later studies found that it was safe and effective supplement when used in recommended doses.
• Ephedra is known to reduce 1½ pounds every month. It is strictly not recommended to people with heart disease and diabetes or mental illness.

Even though there are several companies coming out with new weight loss or dietary products every day. There are a few recognized and certified supplements which are top rated by the customers after using them. Clinicallix, Nuphedragen, Colonetix, Zca Stack, and SlimQuick are the top five weight loss supplements ranked following customer reviews, long term results, product safety and overall value.