Does green tea help one lose weight?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 40-year-old woman who has been struggling with weight loss despite efforts to maintain a healthy diet. I have heard about the potential benefits of green tea as a dietary supplement for weight management and overall health. Can you provide insights into the effectiveness of green tea for weight loss, as well as any considerations I should keep in mind when incorporating it into my diet?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Yes, green tea has many health benefits but only having green tea will help you to work on your diet and exercise and check on metabolic disorders too.

The benefits of green tea are:

It contains plant-based antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and provide other health benefits.
It may improve cognitive function, mood, and brain health, possibly due to compounds in green tea like caffeine and L-theanine.
It could help with fat burning and weight management, especially when combined with exercise.
It helps in achieving satiety levels, so you do not overeat, and good after heavy meals.
If you want to enjoy green tea, you can brew it with hot water for about two to three minutes, depending on your preference. You can also add lemon, honey, or other ingredients to enhance the flavor. However, you should be careful not to drink too much green tea, as it may cause side effects such as insomnia (a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep), anxiety (a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness), or stomach upset due to its caffeine content. The recommended daily intake of green tea is about 24 to 40 ounces or up to 0.014 ounces of body weight.

I hope this information will help you.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.