Showing posts with label green tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label green tea. Show all posts

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Green Tea Study: Weight Management

A study with green tea shows that it really can help with weight loss. Mice that were obese were given a diet high in fat and green tea. Another group of mice were only given the high fat diet with no green tea. The mice who were getting the green tea began to gain weight much slower than the mice who were not getting the green tea. The mice who were getting green tea actually gained 45% less fat.

Also, the mice who were taking green tea began to have more fatty fecal matter. It became 30% more fatty, which is proof that green tea decreases your body's ability to absorb fat. It also improves the way your body uses fat. Instead of just storing fat, your body puts more of it to use.

Green tea is a very useful supplement for weight loss. If you combine green tea with exercise and eating a little less, you will see weight loss. Not just any supplement provides enough green tea as this study. You will need a supplement with EGCG.

I take green tea, but I do not take an extract. Now I may change my mind about that choice and begin taking a supplement that is concentrated with EGCG.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Green Tea Fat Burner Review

Green Tea Fat Burner is a diet pill that helps with boosting metabolism. I read through the reviews to find out the side effects, results, and benefits of taking this product.

Green Tea Fat Burner Customer Pros:
  • 67% of customers very satisfied with this product
  • These customers had weight loss
  • Appetite suppression/energy

Green Tea Fat Burner Customer Cons:
  • 33% of customers not that happy with this product
  • Two main reasons were side effects and no weight loss

This pill will work best for those who workout on a regular basis. Caffeine is great for enhancing the fat burn of a workout. If you do not workout, you may end up being in the percentage of people who see no effect with this product.


Green Tea Fat Burner Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Mood Swings
  • Rapid heart beat

Green Tea Fat Burner Ingredients:
  • Green Tea Extract (50% EGCG)
  • Caffeine
  • Asian Ginseng Extract
  • Eleuthero
  • Holy Basil Extract
  • Yerba Mate
  • Schisandra
  • Bilberry
  • Blueberry
  • European Elder Fruit
  • Grape Skin
  • Pomegranate

This product is full of great herbal antioxidants. If you are caffeine sensitive, you should not take Green Tea Fat Burner. This pill will work for some people. For others, it may have no effect at all. Many people reported side effects. The side effects will not be as bad for those who actually burn off the extra energy. Avoid caffeinated products while taking Green Tea Fat Burner. To reduce nausea, take this product with food.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Swanson Vitamin's Green Tea Review

I bought Swanson Vitamin's Green Tea on a buy one get one sale at their website. I love those buy one get one deals they have. I am just about to finish my first bottle and thought I would write what I think about this product.

The reason I am showing you the specific product is because there are other green tea capsules made by swanson that are a little different. There is actually a stronger green tea extract made by them which I will most likely buy next. I thought this product was great, especially for the price. You are paying $3.50 for pure green tea leaves in a capsule. No, it's not an extract, but it's still a great value and a great product.

Most of the effects of green tea can only be measured by medical tests, such as checking blood pressure and cholesterol levels. There are also anti-aging effects and anti-cancer effects with green tea. These simply cannot be measured unless you do a long term study, which by the way there have been long term studies which prove green tea to be effective in these areas.

What I can measure is the way it makes me feel, the weight loss aspect, and the energy. Yes it did give me more energy. Some people have claimed that this product makes it hard for them to sleep if they take it too late in the day. I didn't have this problem at all, but I did feel more energy when taking this product.

Swanson's Green Tea made me feel a little more like getting up and doing things. As far as weight loss goes, yes I have lost some weight. Green tea is known for a slow, steady, but permanent weight loss.

Those who drink 5 cups of green tea per day can expect to lose an extra 8 lbs a year through thermogenesis. Obviously it's not a miracle pill, but when taken with other weight loss herbs, can you imagine the outcome? Definitely some great weight loss is the outcome.

That's what I did. I didn't take this green tea alone. I also take other weight loss herbs with it. So I cannot attribute all of my weight loss to the green tea alone. It was a combination of weight loss herbs plus some exercise and a little bit of diet restrictions but not too many.

Even though I did take green tea along with other herbs, at first I was only taking the green tea. That is how I am able to give an accurate review of this product, because I did take it alone without the addition of anything else for a while. Over all, this is a great product, especially if you want to drink green tea but hate the flavor or don't have the time to make it. It's great for energy and some extra weight loss.

Just remember, you won't lose a ton of weight. You will want to combine it with other weight loss herbs like the ones mentioned on this website. You can find a full list if you click the "Weight Loss Herbs" tab at the top of the page. Most of those listed there are on sale for cheap at Swanson's website. You can also look them up for the cheapest price by clicking the "Buy Supplements" tab.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Green Tea Reviews

If you want to hear about people who have used green tea and what they have to say about it, here it is:

Here are some reviews from customers of swanson products.

When taking this product, one man reports feeling "lifted" with energy during the day. Another person said it increased her energy and metabolism without feeling the jitters you would expect.

With this product, one woman says she feels the energy and internal heat produced by green tea. Another woman says her and her husband definitely have more energy now that they take green tea. One man says he lost 5 lbs in 3 days from taking 3 capsules a day (1500 mg). He wouldn't lie. He has no reason to because he gets no benefit. It was most likely water weight, but still.

On this product, there are a couple of reviews that say they have increased energy and feel more active during the day.

Reviews of this product say that it definitely gives more energy and assists in weight loss. They also say there are no jitters and it successfully suppresses the appetite. One person says they have lost 5 lbs in 3 weeks.

In this forum, they speak about how green tea really helps suppress the appetite. You know there is always at least one troll in the bunch and there was. He/she stated it was most likely the water they were drinking and not the tea. That's definitely a lie. Water does help with hunger to a certain degree. It's not as effective as green tea though.

And last but not least, my own green tea testimonial. I bought swanson's green tea 500 mg capsules. It's not the standardized extract. It's basically just chopped up green tea leaves inside of a capsule.

It gives me noticeable energy in the day. I don't get sleepy and I don't feel like taking a nap. I actually feel like working out and being productive. Also, I have lost weight. Now, I can't say it was the green tea alone that did it because I do a few things to lose weight. I take green tea, coconut oil, fiber supplement, and chromium picolinate for lean muscle. I work out every day for 30 minutes. Some of the weight loss is definitely due to the green tea though.

So my conclusion is this: You won't lose 20 lbs in a month. You will lose some weight, feel more energy, feel less cravings, and feel good in general. Green tea is a great herb with so many health benefits.

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Green Tea Side Effects

There may be some side effects of green tea that you should know about. You should always read about the risks before adding anything different to your daily routine. If you are taking regular amounts of green tea (no more than 5 cups a day or maximum amount of capsules), there will only be side effects for those who are caffeine sensitive.

If you take too much green tea, you may experience the following side effects:
  • Sleeplessness
  • Headaches
  • Diarrhea
  • Irritability
  • Nervousness
  • Vomiting
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
Do not take more than the recommended dosage of green tea.

If you are pregnant, only take about 2 cups a day or 200 mg capsules. If you want to stay on the safe side, just leave it out of your routine until you are finished with pregnancy and nursing.

If you are anemic, green tea may worsen your condition. If you tend to have anxiety, green tea might aggravate that also.

If you have some sort of bleeding disorder, do not take green tea. If you have weak bones, do not take green tea. If you have liver disease, do not take green tea. If you have a heart condition, be careful with caffeine consumption. If your body is used to caffeine, you will most likely be just fine.

I think these side effects are being a little liberal. I take green tea every single day. For those who are used to tea and soda, you will have no problem with green tea. Most of these claims are because of the caffeine, but if you have a high caffeine tolerance, there will be no issue.

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Green Tea Weight Loss

Green tea is probably one of the most famous herbs for weight loss, but just what are the weight loss benefits and how much can you expect to lose with green tea? Here are the weight loss benefits of green tea:
  • Raises metabolism
  • Increases energy
  • Burns fat through thermogenesis
I take green tea everyday. With this herb, the weight loss is just an extra really. This herb has so many health benefits. I will talk about all of the other health benefits of green tea in another post though. So, why would I say the weight loss is just an extra?

Well, because if you drink 5 cups of green tea everyday, you will lose 8 lbs after one year. That's not much. But think of it this way: what if you combined green tea with other weight loss herbs every day? Don't dismiss green tea because of the slow weight loss. You could easily lose weight with green tea plus other herbs.

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