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A bottle of tea fortified with green tea extract has the ability to reduce body fat, according to a recent study in Japan. Not only will it fight cancer and heart disease it can be used as a tasty supplement to any diet program. The 3 month study showed a larger fat reduction drinking tea fortified with green tea extract than regular oolong tea. These are the benefits of green tea for dieting. The information below will back up these points.

1. Polyphenols are plant based substances that have antioxidant, anticancer and antiviral characteristics found in most teas. Polyphenols also posess anti-bacterial and skin rejuvenating capabilities.

2. Catechins is a type of polyphenol found in green tea with antiflammatory properties already and can aid in the fight against excess body fat and high cholesterol levels.

3. Green tea, oolong tea and black tea all come from the Camella sinesis plant. Only green tea leaves are not fermented before steaming and drying.

4. Catechins were tested on a group of Japanese men with similar weights, body fat percentage and waist sizes. The idea was to monitor the effects of catechins on body fat and weight loss.

5. They were split up into 2 groups with one group drinking one bottle of oolong tea every day with green tea extract and 690 milligrams of catechins. The other half drank the exact amount of oolong tea with 22 milligrams of catechins.

7. The calories and fat intake was regulated at breakfast and dinner for both groups.

8. The 3 month test showed a drop of 5.9 pounds in the group drinking green tea extract. A reduction in body fat percentage, waist size and body weight was also achieved along with a drop in LDL known as bad cholesterol. The other group lost 2.9 pounds proving the benefits of green tea for dieting.

9. The amount of catechins in each cup of tea varies with steeping time and the number of cups consumed. While four cups a day are advised green tea extract is also available in supplement form.

You can see the benefits of green tea for dieting and the capability to prevent several diseases. Results will differ but weight loss may be enhanced with green tea extract incorporated into a daily nutrition program.

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