Q: can you tell me if there are any weight loss products or weird teas and stuff that has actually worked for anyone?

Weight loss: I can’t personally make recommendations for weight loss products but the following are FDA approved: Alli, Xenical (orlistat),Meridia (sibutramine), Adipex-P (phentermine) and Sanorex (mazindol).

Q: is oolong tea good for weight loss? and what else are health benefits from oolong tea?

There are: no health benefits and it won't help you lose weight. Drink it if you like the taste. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Q: please help docs! is rosehip tea good for weight loss?

Rose hip tea: Some people use rose hip as a source of vitamin c. But processing and drying of the plant destroys most of the vitamin c. I know very little of its use for weight loss and found little on it in a quick internet search. Truth is, there is not, and never will be, a magic pill or herb for weight loss. It takes a dedicated diet and exercise plan. The weight goes on quickly, and comes off slowly, .

Q: can green tea cause weight loss?

No: But there are questions about anti-oxidants in it the main idea to me, is that if you are doing things to improve your health like green tea, you are likely to do many things to improve your health.

Q: does green tea help with weight loss?

Yes, if has calories: Helpful weight loss diets have natural foods that take time to chew but contain few calories. Examples include carrots, celery, and iceberg lettuce (little/no salad dressing). When shopping for fruits, buy small ones no bigger than a tennis ball, because fruits have sugar. Drinks without calories include water and green tea. A calorie is a calorie, but surely avoid sugar & simple starch calories.

Q: can black tea help me with weight loss?

Not really: Green tea has a diuretic effect so you lose water weight. The Linus Pauling Institute reported a study that suggests green tea extracts acts as a plant-based alternative for glycemic control. Catechins in the tea may ^ thermogenesis. 3 to 4 cups/day can have health benefits &amp; may act as a diuretic. Weight loss benefits of green tea are very mild. Black tea doesn't have same benefits as green.

Question 1

what is the most appropriate green tea for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Not sure there is...: Like so many alternative treatments or products, tradition, theory, hope and anecdotal evidence do not hold up when a formal review of evidence is done.  See the excellent answers on weight loss on this site and drink tea because you like it, not for its supposed magical properties.

More info:

http://nccam.Nih.Gov/health/greentea?Nav=gsa.

Question 2

hi i am currently taking redilev i just want to know can i take senna tea for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Laxative tea:  Not sure why you are taking Levetiracetam (anticonvulsant)? Senna tea is used as a laxative. Using laxatives isn't a healthy way to try to lose weight. To lose weight insure that calories burned exceed calories consumed. Drink at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water /day. Try for 8 hrs of sleep/night.  Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Use whole grains. Avoid alcohol.

Question 3

is greek mountain tea used for weight loss ?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss fads: Many supplements including capsules, juices, teas, etc. are marketed as weight loss aids. The only tried and true safe way to lose weight is to reduce calorie intake and burn calories/improve metabolism by regular exercise (at least 20 mins of aerobic type at least 4 times per week).

Question 4

do all kinds of tea including tea bag help with weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No: Tea has not been proven to assist in weight loss and has never approved by the fda.  Things you can do for weight loss include: regular exercise (3-4x a week 30-40 minutes), portion control, balanced nutrition (30% protein 40% carbs <30% fat).

Question 5

can you tell me if there are any weight loss products or weird teas and stuff that has actually worked for anyone?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: I can’t personally make recommendations for weight loss products but the following are FDA approved: Alli, Xenical (orlistat),Meridia (sibutramine), Adipex-P (phentermine) and Sanorex (mazindol).

Question 6

is oolong tea good for weight loss? and what else are health benefits from oolong tea?

Accepted Answer

There are: no health benefits and it won't help you lose weight. Drink it if you like the taste. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Question 7

please help docs! is rosehip tea good for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Rose hip tea: Some people use rose hip as a source of vitamin c. But processing and drying of the plant destroys most of the vitamin c.  I know very little of its use for weight loss and found little on it in a quick internet search.  Truth is, there is not, and never will be, a magic pill or herb for weight loss.  It takes a dedicated diet and exercise plan.  The weight goes on quickly, and comes off slowly, .

Question 8

can green tea cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No: But there are questions about anti-oxidants in it  the main idea to me, is that if you are doing things to improve your health like green tea, you are likely to do many things to improve your health.

Question 9

does green tea help with weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if has calories: Helpful weight loss diets have natural foods that take time to chew but contain few calories. Examples include carrots, celery, and iceberg lettuce (little/no salad dressing). When shopping for fruits, buy small ones no bigger than a tennis ball, because fruits have sugar. Drinks without calories include water and green tea. A calorie is a calorie, but surely avoid sugar & simple starch calories.

Question 10

can black tea help me with weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Green tea has a diuretic effect so you lose water weight. The Linus Pauling Institute reported a study that suggests green tea extracts acts as a plant-based alternative for glycemic control.  Catechins in the tea may ^ thermogenesis. 3 to 4 cups/day can have health benefits &amp; may act as a diuretic. Weight loss benefits of green tea are very mild. Black tea doesn't have same benefits as green.

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