Green tea, its Benefits

Green Tea
For years they have been telling us that Green Tea is a great way to lose unwanted fat.  It is the all natural cure for weight loss.
Yes it is true, it does help with fat loss but did you know it has a whole lot more to offer?
Scientists have spent years researching this tea to figure it out. They found that it has a great impact on many medical conditions. This includes obesity.
Green Tea contains catechins, the biggest one being EGCC or epigallocatechin which appears to be the top flavonoid. It assists in getting rid of free radicals at a very high rate. Quite impressive! Green tea is most effective for cardiovascular disease, dementia, certain types of cancers and of course weight loss.
A study was done recently with 3 test groups. The 1st group was to drink 4 cups of green tea. The 2nd group had 4 capsules of EGCC with 4 glasses of water, and the last group had only 4 cups of plain water.  (the tea and the capsules both contained the same amount) At the end of 8 weeks the researchers found that the 1st group who had the tea and the 2nd group that took the capsules both had significant changes in their BMI (Body Mass Index) and body weight.
Another study gathered information that Green Tea not only contributed to weight loss but also increased fat oxidation and thermogenesis.  There is also evidence that consuming Green Tea helps you to limit fat absorbtion. They fed a test group hig fat diet and green tea and another group the high fat diet. Of course the green tea consumers had an astonishing rate of 45% less fat gained.
EGCC not only helps rid fat, but it also helps the bodies ability to use fat efficiently instead of storing it.
So how many cups should you drink?
There are different answers to this question ranging from 4 to 10 cups per day.
Whatever you can manage and feel good about drinking is what you should aim for.  If you can handle 4-5 cups or more, then just do it. Be aware though that green tea has caffeine! If you find you are anxious or jittery then switch to non-caffeine variety, those feelings mean you have definitely reached your quota of caffeine for the day.