Benefits Of Green Tea

Green tea and weight loss

One of the more topical health benefits from drinking green tea is the suggestion that consuming between 3 - 5 cups a day may help you 'lose weight.' Most studies referred to have been designed to test the affects of the antioxidant ECGC (catechins) either as a beverage or in the form of an extract. Results from studies performed to date suggest that green tea can help you to boost your metabolism and burn body fat., Experts agree the idea should not be to 'lose weight' as such, but to burn excess body fat and increase muscle using a combination of regular healthy eating, weights and exercise . As part of your healthy lifestyle, green tea can be a welcome addition to help you burn fat.

Other suggested health benefits associated with green tea

There are many other areas where the effects of the high antioxidants of green tea are being studied and any search on these topics will yield information. However, we have listed the main suggested health benefits of green tea as follows :

• provides protection against cancer - although experts state evidence remains inconclusive
• helps prevent colds and flu symptoms
• helps prevent cardiovascular disease
• gives relief of menopausal symptoms