Catechins in Green Tea Enhances Loss of Belly Fat
February 1st, 2009
At the end of the study period, people in the catechin group were found to have lost more body weight compared to the control group (P = 0.079).
There were no significant differences between the two groups in changes in waist circumference or fat mass. However, both total abdominal fat area (P = 0.013) and abdominal subcutaneous fat area (P = 0.019) had decreased more in the catechin group.
The researchers concluded: “The findings of this study suggest that consumption of a beverage containing green tea catechins (625mg/d) may enhance exercise-induced loss of abdominal fat and improve circulating FFA and TG levels. Additional research is warranted to further clarify the mechanisms responsible for these effects.”
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