Is green tea a fat burner? Does it help with weight loss? How much should I drink? What is the most effective time of day to drink it?

Is green tea a fat burner?

Green tea is rich in antioxidant especially EGCG. EGCG increases norepinephrine hormone in the body. This hormone is used by the nervous system to signal fat cells to break down fat.

Bottom Line: Green Tea helps in burning fat due to increase in norepinephrine hormone

Does Green Tea help with weight loss?

Research has found that Caffeine and EGCG found in green tea increases the resting metabolic rate. This means that if you consume green tea regularly, you can burn about 3-4% more calories each day.

Bottom Line: Green Tea increases metabolism and thereby aids in weight loss

How much Green Tea should I drink?

Just by consuming 1 green tea daily you might not experience fat or weight loss. As per Journal of Nutrition, one should consume 3 cups of green tea daily to get the appropriate amount of caffeine and catechins (EGCG) to help you lose weight.

Bottom Line: Consume 3 cups of Green Tea for optimal result

Which is the right time to drink Green Tea?

If you consume green tea first thing in the morning, catechins and caffeine present in green tea can stimulate the production of gastric acid and cause stomach indigestion. One should also avoid drinking green tea in the night since it will disturb the sleep pattern. Also, if green tea is consumed just after meal it could inhibit nutrient absorption from the food. Green tea should be consumed in between meal or 30 minutes before exercise (for optimal fat loss).

Bottom Line: Don’t consume Green Tea first thing in the morning, late night and just after meals. Consume it 30-45 minutes before or after meals and 30 minutes before exercise