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Can drinking lots of green tea make you lose weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Minor weight loss: Effect. 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. Drinking 5 or > cups of caffeinated green tea can lead to possible side effects.

Answered 4/29/2014

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