Alex Fir asked:




Most weight loss experts agree that weight loss supplements can significantly help you in your battle for curves and muscles. Of the 3 commonly used supplements in the market these days, green tea supplement seems the most promising. The other two are protein and ephedra.

It has been discovered that some properties found in green tea makes it a great organic alternative to weight loss supplements.

The use of this tea’s extract in supplements was spurred by the recently concluded study by American and Swiss scientists. The study found that green tea has a lot of antioxidants that can cause an increase in energy expenditure of the body.

The supplement contain both caffeine and the chemical epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). When these 2 substances react to each other, metabolism rates increase along with the body’s 24-hour energy expenditure. Green tea’s EGCG also triggers the release of the hormone noradrenaline, an appetite-suppressant.

The supplement can boost the body’s metabolic rates, thereby increasing the rate by which fat and calories are burned. It can also stimulate the body into burning fats faster, leading to more fats being turned into energy. According to a study, people who take in this supplement lose about two-and-a-half pounds a month.

These supplements come in standardized tablets or capsule forms. For best results, select a supplement that contains 90 milligrams of EGCG and 50 milligrams of caffeine. It is usually taken 3 times a day before meals.

Although green tea weight loss supplement has no harmful side-effects, you should consult your doctor before taking it.

NEWBRANDGREENTEA asked:

Singapore Mediacorp Channel 8 News’ report on green tea health benefits.

Calskinsupply asked:

California Skincare Supply In pleased to announce is now it is the west coast distributor for Green Tea Botanicals, the only company offering a comprehensive line of medical grade green tea skincare products. Until now these products have only been available from top dermatologists and spas. Green tea extract has recently been linked to significant cell rejuvination by top cellular research biologist Dr. Stephen Hsu of the Medical college of Georgia department of biology. Dr. Hsu determined that the compounds in Green Tea Extract, called Polyphenols, are powerful anti-oxidants that increase elasticity and ward off free radicals. Green Tea also extends the effectiveness of sun screen and has been shown to have strong anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties for cleaner and healthier looking skin. All Green Tea Botanical contain a minium of 20% Medical Grade Green Tea Extract and No Parabens! No animal testing!

enewshan asked:


i am 155 pounds and am 19 yrs old so i have a relatively good metabolism. ive been taking daily detox from GNC, green tea extract, and have been drinkin grean detox tea for the last 20 days after i smoked.

Trevor Sadowski asked:




Many people have discovered that they can take advantage of green tea extract now without having to endure what for some, can be an acquired taste.

Did you know people are taking green tea extract as an aid to weight loss?

Scientific research shows us that this herbal supplement can actually help the body get rid of excess fat by revving up the its metabolic rate, the energy burning process.

Metabolism is a chemical process carried out by the body that creates the energy you need to live. Increasing the metabolic rate requires means more fuel is required to be burned and this is where the body will usually draw on its fat reserves to enable the process, this is how your overall weight is reduced.

Green tea extract is available in tablet or liquid form and serves as a supplement that will aid in your weight loss, it suppresses the appetite and tricks the brain into thinking you are full thus decreasing food intake.

The end result, as desired is of course, is achievement of weight loss. But naturally this only happens as part of an overall effective weight loss program. You still need to eat healthily and take regular exercise.

Personally I prefer drinking green tea as it was meant to be and enjoying it that way! But if you do not like the taste then this is a good way to still take advantage of the health benefits.

One word of caution regarding green tea however, it does contain caffeine and as with coffee you should keep an eye on how much you consume. However, like coffee there are decaffeinated versions of green tea available too.

Green tea extract is now one of the most popular and widely accessible herbal supplements. You will find it easily at your local supermarket, in addition, green tea extracts are currently used in a variety of different energy drinks that can be picked up in any convenience store or gas station.

Mr. LOL asked:


I heard that real Japanese green tea is better for your health than the kind you get at grocery stores.

Is this true? Japanese green tea is much more expensive!