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Can black tea help me with weight loss?
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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 & may act as a diuretic. Weight loss benefits of green tea are very mild. Black tea doesn't have same benefits as green.
Answered 2/24/2016
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