Green Tea Extract - A Natural Fat Burner for Weight Loss


by Edward Sample - Date: 2007-01-06 - Word Count: 644 Share This!

The desire to shed a few unwanted pounds is top of mind for many of us. However, weight loss is just plain hard. The thought of starting a diet is often accompanied by anticipation of hunger and strenuous exercise. This is all often overshadowed by a fear of failure. While the natural way to lose weight for the long-term requires commitment, the results are well worth the effort. The good news is that so many others have successfully dropped the extra pounds, and you can too. While this won't necessarily happen over night, you can make lasting changes. Aside from the very real health benefits of maintaining a reasonable weight, consider your quality of life. Whether rational or not, our physique often contributes to how we feel about ourselves. We all want to feel more energetic, have more confidence around the pool in a swimsuit, and enjoy intimate moments carefree.

Many already know that cutting back caloric intake, eating more natural foods, drinking plenty of water, and starting a basic exercise program are essential to success. However, part of the reason some become discouraged by a lack of initial progress is because real weight loss takes time. This brings us to the role of green tea extract in getting over these initial obstacles.

Asian cultures have enjoyed the benefits of green tea as a beverage for thousands of years. However, only recently have the benefits of green tea as a natural fat burner for weight loss been realized. Green Tea Extract contains a class of flavonoids called catechins. The prevalent catechin is EGCG or epigallocate-chin gallate. This substance, which makes up a significant portion of a green tea leaf, negates the effect of an enzyme that slows down the body's ability to burn fat. When we eat more than we use, the extra is stored as unwanted fat. Boosting the body's natural thermogenic process seems to decrease this body fat by improving our ability to utilize these calories. Another effect of increasing the body's metabolism is that we naturally feel less hungry. Green tea also contains caffeine, which has been shown to enhance metabolism, increases energy, and improve overall mood. This can go a long way toward helping to maintain the motivation essential to sticking with a weight loss program.

In addition to its effectiveness as a natural fat burner for weight loss, green tea is a powerful anti-carcinogenic that can help prevent prostate, lung, and breast cancer. Initially, this was supported by the fact that those in China and Japan have lower occurrences of some cancers. Now, proper studies reveal that EGCG plays an important role in ending the life of these cancer cells. Study participants who drank 8-10 cups of tea per day had a demonstrably lower rate of these cancers than those who only drank 2-3 cups per day.

As an antioxidant, green tea extract has properties that prevent the oxidation of harmful cholesterols. When too much LDL-cholesterol is oxidized, the eventual result is the blockage of arteries with plaque. In this role, green tea is particularly useful in the prevention of and recovery from heart disease.

Every body is different, and even though many others have used this supplement with success, your results may be different. That said, take care in choosing weight loss supplements and only try one at a time - while allowing sufficient time to see results. That way, you'll be able to determine whether a natural fat burner or appetite suppressant is working for you. While supplements are effective, they cannot replace a healthy diet and regular exercise. It is now up to you. Take back control, and enjoy all the benefits of a new, active lifestyle.

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