Weight Loss Diet Research

Many studies have hypothesized that green tea may exert a positive influence on weight loss. This idea has gained popularity in the media and a number of weight loss supplements containing green tea extracts are presently available over the counter. The research on the efficacy of these supplements is relatively limited, and the idea of green tea for weight loss is fairly new.

The present meta-analysis examined the effects of green tea and green tea extract supplementation on weight loss and weight maintenance in a variety of clinical studies. Out of a total 49 published medical articles on green tea weight loss the authors’ inclusion criteria allowed them to consider only 11 studies. Their stated purpose was to determine whether green tea has any impact at all on body weight regulation.

The authors broke down their results based on the specific components of green tea, which is very helpful for those interested in supplementing with extracts of green tea. Catechin content in the green tea supplements used was found to have a small positive effect on weight loss, meaning that this specific component of green tea is likely to bring about weight loss when taken as a supplement. Green tea catechins also helped to maintain body weight after the initial weight loss dieting period.

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