Good question: Tea is derived from the camellia sinensis tree. The leaves contain antioxidant polyphenols.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. Green tea has a diuretic effect so you lose water weight. However, i’m not sure that research has conclusively demonstrated green.
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