Green Tea with Vitamin C: A Natural Appetite Suppressant?

Green Tea Helps with Weight Control in Many

By Amalynn, published Nov 19, 2007
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Booster C is a vitamin supplement that contains multiple ingredients, including 1000mg combination of Vitamin C, lemon bioflavonoids, and green tea.

What are the health benefits?

Vitamin C and Green Tea are a very new-age, popular choice that help with protecting the immune system against colds and flu's. The Lemon Boulevards in this product help to speed up the absorption of the Vitamin c, thereby helping it's ability to strengthen a person's immune system. Green tea has been used for years, and is now widely known as a super-antioxidant. Tests have shown that Green tea contains 100 times more antioxidant capacity than the Vitamin C does, and also 25 times more than Vitamin E. Energy is also produced through the consumption of green tea.

What is Green Tea?

Green Tea is a hot or cold drink made from the dried and steamed leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant. Unlike regular black teas, green teas leaves have not been fermented , which may reduce the levels of some compounds such as antioxidants. A study was produced by the Journal of the National Cancer institute regarding the effects of using Green tea. It concluded that drinking green tea reduces the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by almost sixty percent. Another research indicated that there is a compound in green tea that helps inhibit the growth of cancerous cells. Other medical conditions that are said to be helpful in preventing with drinking green tea are: lower cholesterol levels, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and infections.

Will it help me lose weight?

A study was performed and reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition about the effects of weight loss for those that consume green tea on a regular basis. It was reported that the extract in green tea does indeed result in a significant increase in energy expenditure, which is a measure of metabolism. It was also found to have a significant effect on fat oxidation. Researcher have concluded that what they have found indicates a strong relation between green tea and weight loss control.

Where can I find Booster C with Vitamin C & Green Tea?

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A study was performed and reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition about the effects of weight loss for those that consume green tea on a regular basis

Posted on 05/01/2008 at 2:05:18 PM

 
hmmf. . . typical! No references--just a sales pitch.

Posted on 01/16/2008 at 7:01:31 AM

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