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Ever since i stopped drinking all caffeine i've had s hard time continuing to lose weight. does caffeine really help with weight loss?

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Dr. William Simon answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Caffeine and wt loss: Caffeine does increase metabolism. That is why it is an ingredient in a lot of weight loss supplements. It can increase heart rate and blood pressure.

Answered 10/9/2015

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