If you’re not a tea drinker, maybe you should be. But not just any tea. I’m talking about green tea.
The thermogenic power of green tea
Green tea is an effective supplement to help burn fat because it contains catechins. This chemical compound found in green tea can boost metabolism in a big way.
For example, in one study, people consumed 690 mg of catechins a day for 12 weeks. They lost body weight, reduced waist circumference, and dropped body fat.
Sounds pretty good, right? Can green tea really help you?
Yes. Catechins in green tea stimulate metabolism, and keep your body burning fat for energy, a process called thermogenesis, for longer periods of time.
And that’s exactly what you want when you’re trying to lose weight to improve your health, or drop those last few pounds of fat during a cutting phase.
Green tea drinks and supplements
If you want to tap into the fat-burning power of green tea, give it a try. Just keep in mind that green tea supplements typically have a higher concentration of catechins than a drink. Combining the two may work better for you.
Weight loss and metabolism might be the biggest benefits of green tea. But those are not the only benefits. Green tea contains antioxidants and nutrients that also help:
• Support brain function
• Lower the risk for certain types of cancer
• Kill harmful bacteria in the mouth
• Reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes
