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Do people generally lose weight by drinking a lot of green tea?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Small Effect when : combined with exercise & calorie reduction. A study by Maastricht University (Holland) noted Green tea has catechins & caffeine w inhibition of O-methyl- transferase & phosphodiesterase which effects thermogenesis & fat oxidation. The Linus Pauling Institute reported a study indicating that green tea can assist w glycemic control. Additionally, green tea has a diuretic effect.

Answered 6/30/2014

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