Why You Should Care About EGCG
What is EGCG?
Green tea could raise your energy expenditure, and possibly even help battle obesity, according to a new study. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a compound found in green tea, was shown to increase fat oxidation by 33 percent. This result comes from one of many studies that have looked at green tea’s potential in weight loss. EGCG has been shown to be a key component in many of these studies. There are a number of ways the EGCG could help aid weight loss:
1) It increases metabolism and fat oxidation
2) It inhibits fat cell development
3) it increases fat excretion.
Other studies indicate that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in particular may also be helpful in preventing and/or treating:
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Dementia
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High blood lipid
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Arteriosclerosis
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Cerebral thrombus
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Pain and inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis
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Prostate cancer
Including 1-2 cups of gree tea every morning can be an integral part of your weight loss lifestyle. Acupuncture and natural herbshave also been found to increase digestive energy and absorption, therefore helping in weight loss and maintenance.
At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about acupuncture and herbal medicine. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Peishan, Janette or David at 425 644 2056. Thank you.
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May 1st, 2010 at 12:32 am
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May 1st, 2010 at 8:23 am
thanks