Primary Research · 2009
The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis
Hursel R, Viechtbauer W, Westerterp-Plantenga MS · International Journal of Obesity, 2009
Key finding
Meta-analysis of 11 trials found green tea catechins modestly reduced body weight (~1.3kg) over 12 weeks, with effects attenuated in high-caffeine consumers.
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Open on PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19597519/
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