Chinese Green Tea For Weight Loss

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as an accumulation of excess body fat, to an extent that may impair health. Obesity is one of the most common health conditions, affecting as much as 64% of adult Americans. This percentage is increasing every year.

Are you obese?

Obesity is measured by the body mass index (BMI). BMI is the proportion of one’s weight to his height. Overweight individuals have a weight not proportional to their height. People who are more than 100 lbs overweight have an extreme form of the disease called morbid obesity. If left untreated, obesity can cause serious health complications, such as heart ailments, high blood pressure, and diabetes, among others.

Taking action

Because of this, Americans have taken several measures to help them shed the excess pounds. According to reports, Americans collectively spend as much as $56 billion every year on weight loss products like diet pills, programs, and even surgery. Sadly, however, as much as $6 billion of this is spent on fraudulent and ineffective weight loss methods.

Losing weight

Weight loss can either be intentional or unintentional. Unintentional weight loss usually occurs after suffering from a serious disease or after undergoing surgery. But while it does yield fast results, it needs constant monitoring to make sure there are no complications.

Intentional weight loss, on the other hand, is a conscious effort to shed pounds. Diet and exercise are the most common methods used. More Americans are also turning to various products, such as Chinese green tea, for weight loss.

Why tea?

Studies have shown that people have been drinking tea for over 500,000 years ever since it originated in India and China. One of the most popular products today is Chinese green tea, a weight loss product that offers several other health benefits.

What makes Chinese green tea great for weight loss is its composition. Chinese green tea is made from unfermented leaves, which are believed to contain powerful antioxidants called polyphenols.
Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals – compounds found in the body that can cause cell death and alter the DNA. Free radicals are naturally found in the body, but environmental toxins like UV rays and radiation, also increase production. Many scientists believe that free radicals contribute to the body’s aging process, and to a number of complications like cancer and heart disease. Polyphenols found in Chinese green tea are believed to protect against free radicals.

Benefits of Chinese green tea

Chinese green tea has been used as a stimulant, diuretic (to promote the excretion of urine), astringent (to control bleeding and help heal wounds), and to improve heart health. Chinese green tea weight loss is just one of the many benefits it offers.

Chinese green tea and weight loss

Studies suggest that green tea extracts help boost metabolism and burn fat quicker. Many doctors advise obese patients to include more green tea in their diet. For effective Chinese green tea weight loss, drink at least eight cups a day. As an alternative, you can take Chinese green tea weight loss supplements. Most of them come in 500mg doses and should be taken twice a day.

Is it effective?

Although many studies are claiming that Chinese green tea is great for weight loss, there are also studies claiming otherwise. These studies suggest that drinking Chinese green tea does not help at all, and may even be harmful. So with all the “experts” offering contradicting views, which should you believe? Here are some tips.

Precautions

Before loading up on boxes of green tea, do your research and look up side effects. Consult your doctor to see whether green tea can be good for you. Studies have shown that people suffering from heart problems, kidney disorders, stomach ulcers, and even psychological disorders (particularly anxiety) should not drink green tea. Common side effects include:

o irritability

o insomnia

o heart palpitation

o dizziness

Too much green tea can also cause caffeine overdose, which can lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and loss of appetite. You have to also be aware of caffeine poisoning.
Before including green tea in your diet, it is best to consult with a doctor first. In the end, the best weight loss methods are still proper diet and regular exercise.

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