Green Tea
How Does Green Tea Extract Support Weight Loss?
Green tea is made from the dried leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant and is loaded with naturally-occurring antioxidants and potent polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate, and epicatechins, as well as three distinct flavonoids: kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin. These compounds have been shown to have powerful biological effects on the body, notably, they possess radical-scavenging abilities that help protect our cells and tissues. Read more >-
Uncle lee's Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) begins as young tender leaf buds, plucked fresh at the height of potency and flavor. Each leaf is simply rolled and gently flash-dried to hold in the delicate flavor and aroma. Certified organic and kosher, every batch is meticulously inspected to ensure quality and flavour. Taste the Uncle Lee's difference! [TEA BAGS]
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Uncle Lee's Organic Pomegranate Green Tea with Mixed Berries is a great source of antioxidants. This is a refreshing natural drink that is great hot or cold. A subtle tart flavor and rich color makes our pomegranate tea the perfect blend of green tea and natural fruit flavors. Certified organic and kosher, every batch is carefully hand inspected to ensure goodness and purity. [TEA BAGS]
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Uncle Lee's Teas China Green Dieters' Drink is a tea recipe blended with all natural premium grade herbs. The formula and preparation method are based on an old Chinese book of medicine, "Detailed Outlines on Chinese Herbs", by Lee Se-Zhen, 1518-1593. After centuries of use, it has proven to be one of the best healthy beverages for dieters. Many consumers have reported that China Green Tea Diet...
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Uncle lee's Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) begins as young tender leaf buds, plucked fresh at the height of potency and flavor. Each leaf is simply rolled and gently flash-dried to hold in the delicate flavor and aroma. This green tea is decaffeinated by a natural CO2 process and is nearly caffeine free. Certified organic and kosher, every batch is meticulously inspected to ensure quality and fl...
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Uncle Lee's Tea Imperial Organic Green Tea is rich in antioxidants, and is combined with exotic Goji berries which are rich in carotenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. Goji berries have been consumed by the Chinese people for thousands of years primarily for its health benefits to the human eyes and anti-toxin functions. Imperial Organic Green Tea With Goji Berry is a refreshing natura...
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For hundreds of years bamboo leaves have been used in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicinal teas. Bamboo leaves have some of the highest concentrations of vegetable silica, which is great for maintaining hair and nail health. Bamboo leaf tea also contains 1 gram of soluble fiber per 8oz cup and is a good source of micronutrients and antioxidants. Uncle Lee's Tea Organic Bamboo Teas are certified...
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Green Tea Extract For Weight Loss
Green tea is made from the dried leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant and is loaded with naturally-occurring antioxidants and potent polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate, and epicatechins, as well as three distinct flavonoids: kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin. These compounds have been shown to have powerful biological effects on the body, notably, they possess radical-scavenging abilities that help protect our cells and tissues. Just as interestingly, the EGCG in green tea has been shown to promote fat loss/weight loss in a number of key ways; such as by suppressing appetite, increasing energy expenditure, stimulating thermogenesis, boosting metabolic rate, and helping improve overall body composition, which is why many people turn to green tea extract for weight loss support.
Interestingly, green tea contains caffeine, a stimulant, though much less than a cup of coffee (24–40 mg versus roughly 100 mg), thus does naturally stimulate energy, performance, and fat burning. Its effects on weight loss; however, can be attributed in large part to the EGCG and polyphenol content, which is why it’s important to select a formula that has been standardized to the highest percentage, ideally providing 98% EGCG and polyphenols, for best results.
Benefits of Green Tea Extract
- Helps Maintain Healthy Cholesterol, LDL & Triglyceride Levels
- Promotes Fat Burning as a Source of Energy
- Reduces Appetite
- Stimulates Metabolic Rate
Who Should Take Green Tea For Weight Loss?
Sipping green tea is an easy way to bolster your overall antioxidant protection. If you’re looking to stimulate your metabolism and enhance your weight loss efforts, a supplement is probably best. Green tea extract supplements are widely available and an ideal way to reduce your appetite, increase overall calorie expenditure, and boost fat burning, especially visceral fat, or belly fat. This last point is especially important because visceral fat is associated with inflammation and insulin resistance, and the development of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Green Tea Extract Supplements
Green tea is available either in tea form, loose leaf or tea bags, as well as in supplement form, typically capsules or tablets in either caffeinated or decaffeinated blends. Green tea extract is also frequently combined with other plants in combo weight loss formulas. There is no standard dose for green tea extract but typically the recommended daily dosing is somewhere in the 250 to 500 mg range. If you prefer sipping your green tea, you can safely enjoy between 3 to 10 cups daily to reap the weight loss benefits.
Final Thoughts
Though green tea is generally considered safe and well-tolerated, there have been reports of rare liver injury following the consumption of green tea-containing products. As such, If you have a diagnosed liver disorder, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Discontinue use if symptoms of liver trouble such as yellowing of the skin/eyes (jaundice), stomach pain, dark urine, sweating, nausea, unusual fatigue, and/or loss of appetite and consult your health care practitioner.
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