The problem with obesity is an ongoing one in America today, with up to 60% of the population being overweight. So it is no surprise that weight loss is such a hot topic in the media, with a lot of publicity being given to the latest weight loss methods. Green tea has become another of the most recent methods of losing weight that is attracting a lot of media attention. With so much being said about green tea, the question that remains — what makes it so extraordinary?

The plant of green tea has its origin in China and Japan. Its health values were known to the native Asians in the areas where it had naturally grown. Simple layman’s wisdom of judging something based on its effectiveness had kept them conscious of the medicinal properties that it possesses. Of late, however, hard evidence based on laboratory analysis has also confirmed its benefits, predominantly in the weight reduction arena.

The antioxidant Epigallocatechin Gallate, which is found in green tea, has anti-carcinogenic properties and helps in preventing blood clot. There has even been a suggestion that it can be effective in controlling AIDS, though this has not been fully backed by hard evidence.

Pharmaceuticals are bringing out green tea extracts in tablet form as well. Green tea contains polyphenols, as well as caffeine, both of which are effective in burning off body fat. It has also been proven to increase the metabolic rate, resulting in calories being used up very fast. This effect that it has on the body is what is necessary to bring about successful weight loss.

Since the extensive media publicity that green tea has been receiving, many unscrupulous companies have jumped on its bandwagon in releasing different weight loss products that they claim contain green tea extracts, which also promises fast weight loss to users. Not all the products being sold contain actual green tea extracts. Only those products that are genuine extracts from the naturally grown green tea that comes from China or Japan can be relied upon to give true results.

For weight reduction, one can drink green tea, or take tablets containing green tea extracts. Both methods of using green tea are effective. It will come down to convenience or personal preference, in deciding which method is right for each person. The only thing that one should ensure — is that the source from which it is bought is a reliable one.

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