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What is the Super Green Tea Diet?

Micki Elizabeth
Micki Elizabeth

The super green tea diet is a weight-loss program in the form of a pill, as well as a diet and exercise schedule. Combined with the many health benefits commonly associated with green tea, other ingredients meant to increase energy and metabolism while burning fat are added. The effectiveness of the diet has been debated, as it has both advantages and disadvantages.

Green tea contains various types of antioxidants known as polyphenols that can have beneficial effects on weight loss. The diet claims that catechins, one type of polyphenol, promote a process called thermogenesis, which increases metabolism. Along with the addition of chromium, these ingredients are said to promote weight loss because the body burns more calories even while at rest. Furthermore, the antioxidants in green tea supplements may decrease insulin production, a hormone that tends to store excess calories as fat.

Green tea.
Green tea.

Added to the compounds that occur naturally in green tea are B vitamins and guarana, which is intended to boost energy, supposedly making the exercise program easier to follow. Ginger is often also included to provide energy; it can also aid in digestion. A fruit plant called uva ursi is used for its diuretic effects to help maintain a balance of fluids in the body and decrease bloating from water retention.

Green tea is known to increase metabolism while also decreasing cravings.
Green tea is known to increase metabolism while also decreasing cravings.

The manufacturer of the super green tea diet is one of the largest producers of supplements in the United States and has earned a fairly respectable reputation. The fact that a low-calorie diet and exercise are promoted in conjunction with the pill give the program an air of sensibility; the manufacturer seems to want consumers to know the pill alone will not make a person automatically lose weight. The product is completely free of ephedra, a weight-loss supplement that has been known to cause heart attacks, strokes and even death in the past. This diet is believed to be safe to use on a daily basis, and it is relatively cheap.

Super green tea diet pills contain caffeine.
Super green tea diet pills contain caffeine.

There have, however, been some reports of unwanted side effects. The super green tea diet pills are caffeinated and have been known to cause headaches, migraines, and stomachaches. Those who do not tolerate caffeine well may find that the product is not right for them. Though some consider the pairing of a diet and exercise plan an advantage, others view this fact as evidence that the pills do not have any effect on weight loss, as diet and exercise alone should have the same effect.

Discussion Comments

herryponting

Yes it is correct. Green tea is effective and safe for health in a weight loss program because some pills have some side effects. That's why green tea and dieter's tea are suitable for health.

KoiwiGal

@pastanaga - I don't know, I think some diet aids do work. None of them are easy and you certainly don't want to have to pay for them your whole life, so advocating a healthy lifestyle makes sense.

But if it was as easy as deciding to have a healthy diet and exercising, everyone would do it. It's not easy, it's darn near impossible for some people. So, I can't blame them for trying the latest weight loss tea or supplement.

I don't know if this one works, but maybe it could work for some people. If they are willing to spend their money on it, looking for help, that's their prerogative.

pastanaga

@jonrss - I tend to agree with you, although I think if people don't like the taste of green tea they might prefer to take the green tea diet capsules for the benefits of the anti-oxidants.

I'm always amazed at how many so-called miracle weight loss methods have small print mentioning that they need to be combined with diet and exercise in order to work. Yet people will still spend huge amounts of money on them.

My father used to joke about the weight loss stick he was going to use to make his fortune. He'd put it up on TV and say something like, Miracle Weight Loss Stick! All you need to do is walk six miles per day with the stick and you will lose weight!

To be honest, I think if he ever went through with it, he could have sold a few of those sticks.

jonrss

Instead of trying the super green tea diet, why not try just eating healthy and drinking green tea? The problem with diets like this is that they advertise a magic bullet. Green tea is great, but it is not the only great thing or the only thing you need to loose weight and be healthy.

If you eat a diet of fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean meats (or better yet, no meat at all) and drink water and green tea and very little else you will be healthy as a horse. Trust me, just follow nature, don't follow some trendy book.

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    • Green tea is known to increase metabolism while also decreasing cravings.
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      Green tea is known to increase metabolism while also decreasing cravings.
    • Super green tea diet pills contain caffeine.
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      Super green tea diet pills contain caffeine.
    • Ginger is often added to green tea to a provide energy and aid in digestion.
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      Ginger is often added to green tea to a provide energy and aid in digestion.
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      The super green tea diet has been known to cause headaches and migraines as a side effect.
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