Does green tea extract promote weight loss?
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All teas, such as white, black, green and oolong are made by processing the leaves or buds of the tea bush (Camellia sinensis) and differ in their degree of processing after harvest. Teas and extracts can support weight loss efforts by providing caffeine and other potentially beneficial factors called catechins. However the research supporting the notion that caffeine can raise metabolism slightly, which over time could add up to weight loss if an individual consumes a calorie level that does not counterbalance this effect. |
Catechins include the highly touted EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) which in some research has been shown to positively imfluence some of the events involved in the accumulation of body fat as well as the reduction of exisint body fat. Since by and large this research was performed on tissue samples and rodents it is difficult at this time to apply the finding to people.
Can red peppers assist in weight loss?
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When red peppers are part of a meal, the calories a person burns is typically greater than if the same meal was consumed without peppers. Thus red peppers seem to be thermogenic. However, the limited amount of research involving people and weight loss have not clearly shown that red peppers by themselves or as an extract promote weight loss or help block the regain of weight once it is lost by dieting. Based on the research information to date, red peppers or extracts seem to be a viable addition to a weight loss plan. |
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