How Much Green Tea Should You Drink For Weight Loss?

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If your main goal is to lose weight then drinking green tea will definitely help.

If you’re using green tea to lose weight you’ll want to drink around 2 to 3 cups per day (according to research by the Maryland Medical Center).  This amount gives you the necessary amount of polyphenols which are the substances in the green tea that actually boost your metabolism.

Research and studies have shown that there are ingredients in green tea that offer weight loss promoting effects. Those who drink green tea will find that it speeds up your metabolism and even suppresses your appetite. One thing you should know is that drinking green tea by itself, will not cause you to lose weight. However, there have been many studies that have been conducted that have shown that green tea is effective when used as part of a weight-loss plan. Because of the fact that it increases your metabolism you’ll be able to burn more calories while active and while at rest.

In one particular study, researchers found that the participants who drank green tea lost more weight than those who didn’t. Even the participants in the study who drank decaf  lost weight. The researchers who conducted the study speculated that it was the caffeine that helped with the oxidation of fat.

Should You Take A Green Tea Supplement?

The best way to get green tea in your diet is to drink hot green tea (it’s also the most delicious way!).  If you don’t want to drink green tea or you can’t drink green tea then you’d want to consume between 100 to 750mg of standardized green tea extract per day.

Taking supplements that contain the green tea extract will have the same effects as drinking the tea.  The catechins and polyphenols in the tea that are responsible for boosting your bodies ability to burn fat are also in the supplements.  Just make sure that you are buying your supplements from a reliable manufacturer.

You definitely should consult with your doctor before taking any type of weight loss drug or supplement.

I recommend that i f you don’t like the taste of green tea and make many different types in many different flavors (instead of a supplement). You can find green tea with mint or other types of fruit flavors that tastes a lot better than plain green tea.  Slowly sipping hot green tea can not only help you lose weight but it can also help lower stress and reduce cravings for food.

How Does It Work?

Because of the caffeine in green tea it increases a process known as thermogenesis.  This is the biological process that burns calories. Scientists have found that green tea actually increases your metabolism so that you burn more calories.  Also, the same study found that green tea may actually help regulate your hunger!

Not only does the tea help with weight loss but it also can help prevent the growth of cancer cells, help treat cardiovascular disease, and help regulate your immune system. There are even some prelimary studies that are finding the tea may also help reduce bloating and nausea that women face during pregnancy.

When To Drink Green Tea For Weight Loss?

Most experts, including Dr. Oz recommend that you have several cups a day to get the full benefit of green tea.  It really doesn’t matter when you drink green tea just as long as you don’t drink it right before you go to bed.

Try not to overdo it though.  Drinking 5 or more cups a day can bring-on side-effects related to caffeine (irregular heartbeat, headaches, nervousness, problems sleeping).  Also if you suffer from any health problems such as anxiety, diabetes, or high blood pressure you should probably avoid drinking green tea.  Talk to your doctor to learn more.

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2 Comments

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   lizz

   August 20, 2011 at 1:51 am

   Is green tea really going to make me loose weight? what else can I do too loose weight faster .

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     Sara

     August 23, 2011 at 4:34 pm

     Hey Lizz,

     Green tea will help you lose weight but you need to change your diet and also exercise. Here is a post about where to start when you wan to lose weight: I Want To Lose Weight, Where Do I Start?

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