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Can green tea cause weight loss?
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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.
Answered 2/9/2017
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Glycemic Control: Studies suggest that green tea is a plant based alternative for glycemic control. Study by maastricht university (holland) noted green tea has catechins ; caffeine w inhibition of o-methyl- transferase ; phosphodiesterase which effects thermogenesis ; fat oxidation. However, for substantial weight loss to occur - many different factors need to be addressed such as exercise ; nutrition.
Answered 12/9/2013
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