Obese people get frustrated when they don’t get a positive result even with a lot of effort. They feel like they can’t lose weight. On the other hand, if it is said that changing the habit of drinking tea combined with exercise and diet can reduce obesity, many people will not believe it. Yes, green tea can not only reduce weight, but also help prevent various cancers, heart disease and liver problems.
Know the link between weight loss and green tea
Green tea contains a compound called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, EGCG, a type of catechin). It can help with weight loss. This herbal tea also has many other types of properties, one of which is antioxidants. This property can aid in weight loss by increasing metabolism. In addition to that, if it is consumed along with exercise, then it can also reduce fat. In this regard, the University of Birmingham research has been published on the NCBI (National Centre for Biotechnology Information) website. This study shows that drinking green tea can overcome obesity-related problems. It may help to cut calories a little at a time by increasing your metabolic rate. The compounds present in it activate fat-burning hormones.
1. Low Calories
High calorie intake and low physical activity in the diet can lead to obesity, which can lead to many physical problems. Meanwhile, a 245-gram cup of green tea contains only 2.45 calories. Due to its low calorie content, drinking it will not gain weight, and it is also beneficial for weight loss. It is a natural drink that can be prepared in just 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Green tea rich in catechins
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), found in green tea, is a catechin. Catechin is a phenolic compound found in tea. Green tea contains 50-80% EGCG of total catechins. This EGCG in green tea has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. According to Japanese studies, if 690 mg of catechins are consumed daily for 12 weeks, body mass index (BMI) and body fat can be reduced.
3. Reduce hunger
Drinking green tea reduces appetite. In fact, a compound found in it called epigallocatechin gallate can reduce appetite. Meanwhile, a study by Swedish scientists published on the NCBI website found that drinking green tea helps reduce hunger.
4. Helps reduce belly fat
According to research published on the NCBI website, increased abdominal fat, known as obesity, can lead to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Green tea can help reduce the symptoms of this problem to a great extent. Green tea contains sufficient amounts of catechins.
5. Regulate genes associated with obesity
Polyphenols (GTPs) in green tea are thought to be beneficial in reducing obesity. A study in mice has been published on the NCBI website. Polyphenols in green tea have been found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and may be effective in controlling genes associated with obesity. In this way, in addition to preventing the increase in obesity, this tea also helps in weight loss.
