(06-05-11) Drinking green tea lowers body weight and reduces fat accumulation

(NaturalNews) Compelling evidence presented in the journal Nutrition Research
makes the irrefutable connection among green tea consumption, lowered body
weight and reduced levels of dangerous belly fat. Drinking between 5 and 8 cups
of green tea each day was shown to lower body weight by 5.6% and to decrease
abdominal fat stores by 17.8% over a period of 8 weeks. Green tea consumption
has long been associated with lowered risk of cancer, metabolic syndrome and
heart disease. This research provides compelling evidence that green tea boosts
metabolism to target fat stores and assists weight loss efforts.

Green tea extracts have been researched extensively over the past decade and
are shown to dramatically lower the risk of Alzheimer`s disease and dementia,
cardiovascular disease and many forms of cancer. Additional studies have shown
that the polyphenols in green tea are a significant factor in improved oral
health and can provide necessary support for weight management and control.
Green tea is composed of four primary polyphenols (epigallocatechin gallate
(EGCG), epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, and epicatechin) that are shown
to influence genetic signaling and metabolic rate.

The study was conducted by Polish researchers and used an animal model to
determine weight loss and fat accumulation characteristics. The researchers
also analyzed cardiovascular risk factors and atherogenesis over an 8 week
period. The animals were fed a high fat diet and drank green tea made from
either a 1.1% or 2% extract of the active phenolic compound. The results
indicate that body weight and fat reduction are dose dependent with maximum
results (5.6% lower body weight, 17.8% fat reduction) achieved with the 2%
extract.

Researchers also found that both concentrations of green tea extract reduced
atherogenesis (initial loss of coronary artery elasticity leading to artery
hardening and future heart disease) by 14.3% compared to non-supplemented
subjects. The study authors did not determine the mechanism for cardiovascular
risk reduction. Prior research has shown that the potent antioxidant content of
green tea is responsible for significantly lowered levels of oxidized LDL
cholesterol and increased particle size that are consistent with reduced heart
disease risk.

This study used the equivalent of 5 to 8 cups of green tea consumed each day
to achieve optimal weight management, fat reduction and cardiovascular risk
reversal. Researchers found that the green tea concentration is important to
achieve optimal weight lowering results. Drink 6 cups of fresh brewed, non-
fluoridated green tea daily (or take a standardized green tea extract
supplement) to help prevent coronary artery disease, assist weight loss and
boost fat reduction efforts.

[Editor`s Note: NaturalNews is strongly against the use of all forms of animal
testing. We fully support implementation of humane medical experimentation that
promotes the health and wellbeing of all living creatures.]

Article References:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/...
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com...
http://www.citeulike.org/article/90...


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