There’s been a lot of talk on Oprah and other television shows about the power of green tea as a weight loss supplement. This article is going to take a look at the pros and cons of using green tea, not only for weight loss but for its health benefits as well. We’ll review Power Tea as product that enhances the benefits of green tea.
What is Power Tea made with?
Obviously the main ingredient in Power Tea is green tea. This particular product uses organic great tea, to avoid the harmful effects of chemicals and fertilizers. It is supplemented with Guarana, citris aurantium, and Vitamin B12, all of which have their own weight loss and energy benefits that we’ll discuss in detail.
A Brief History of Green Tea
Green tea has a long history of use in Chinese medicine. Its benefits include the ability to treat headaches, body ache, and poor digestion. It has been said that it improves well-being and can increase life expectancy. The real benefit of green tea is its high level of polyphenols, which fight free radicals in the body. Green tea is common in many other fat burner products because it helps with improving metabolism and thermogensis without increasing heart rate.
What does the Guarana do?
Guarana is an added ingredient in PowerTea that has some pretty incredible powers. It comes from a fruit found in the rainforest. Its seed has up to 4 times the amount of caffeine than a comparable coffee bean. Guarana is a stimulant that can increase mental alertness, stamina, and endurance.
What does the citris aurantium do?
Citris aurantium is another ingredient with roots in Chinese medicine. It is often called bitter orange because it is made from the immature and unripe fruit of the citrus family. Studies show that it can increase your metabolic rate at rest, and encourages the use of stored fat in the body for energy production. In addition, it burns these extra calories at a faster rate without actually causing any increased jitters.
What are free radicals and how do they affect the body?
Those polyphenols in Power Tea? They’re antioxidants that fight free radicals. But what are free radicals in the body and why should you care?
Without going into a long chemistry lesson, we’ll try to give you the gist of free radicals in the body. Free radicals do not usually form naturally in the body, and when they do your body can take care of them. Free radicals create unstable molecules in the body thus damaging healthy cells. They work against the immune system and are responsible for aging.
Over time pollution, radiation, smoking, herbicides and pesticides cause free radical build up in the body. The free radicals speed up the aging process and create a better environment for cancer cells to form. Free radicals do not really affect weight loss, but they do harm your overall health. If you’re not healthy, then weight loss is kind of a moot point.
The antioxidants in Power Tea stabilize these free radicals naturally. Studies show that antioxidants can prevent many diseases like cancer, stroke, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.
Should I try Power Tea for weight loss?
As you can tell from this article, the benefits of green tea are numerous. But green tea alone will not help you lose weight. That’s where Power Tea comes in by adding supplements like guarana, citrus aurantium, and vitamin B12. When combined together, Power Tea can be a great supplement to any weight loss plan. Not only for losing weight, but improving overall health.
Keep in mind, of course, that you won’t lose weight if you do not improve your diet and commit to some exercise. Any weight loss product on the market won’t help you if you don’t take these things into consideration. Always consult your physician before starting a weight loss regime.
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April 13th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Of course, green tea itself is good for weight loss, but it is less efficient than green tea supplement.
However, using supplement for a long time is not a good choice.
And exercising is a good factor that helps maximize green tea benefits for weight loss.
April 18th, 2008 at 2:31 am
Power tea looks like very interesting. I believe green tea help weight loss. It also contains many other health benefits. I will have a try.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Benefits Of B12
Reading this once already puts me onto the right track.
April 29th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Green Tea is like anything else it is not a magic bullet. You still need to excerise and eat a balanced diet even with green tea or green tea with a supplement. Green Tea also has a great deal of nutritional value and when coupled with a balanced diet and regular excecise you can see exceptional results.
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May 18th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Good point of view, but still, I can’t agree
June 1st, 2008 at 11:32 pm
power tea seems like a good drink for weight loss
June 5th, 2008 at 4:21 am
Power Tea looks interesting , i should try it!
June 7th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
How does this product work with people who have high blood pressure and take medication to control their high blood pressure. Does the increase in caffeine also raise the blood pressure too high?
June 8th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Yolanda, You should always talk to your doctor about that kind of stuff. We are not doctors here, so when it comes to messing with problems like blood pressure, we do not give any advice.
June 11th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
yeah this sounds like a good product. ill have to check out the caffeine content too though since it gives me anxiety. do you happen to know what the ORAC score is of the power tea? I’d be interested in finding out if youhave the info. thank you for the info on free radicals
June 18th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I think this is a wonder product. Many people who need the extra kick in the morning to get things going will find this a healthier choice instead of the sugar laden cup of joe they normally ingest.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 6:38 am
This is good product i have try it. I am very interested in tea. I have tried a lot of kinds of teas and this is the tea which i like most.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I asked the free tryout for a month and still they charge me about $80.00 and I cannot get my money back.
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:38 am
Excellent post.Keep up the great work,You should definately have to keep updating your blog
August 2nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Great post! Thanks for the report on the power tea. Can see how this might help people to lose weight but like you said you still need to combine it with a healthy diet. I would be concerned about the caffeine amount in it for anyone having high blood pressure problems.
August 19th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
I just can’t get over the taste of green tea. It might be good for you, but I like good ole black tea better.
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:19 pm
I drink green tea everyday. I like it!
October 7th, 2008 at 5:19 am
Wow. Interesting tea. I just don’t love the taste of green tea.
October 17th, 2008 at 3:24 am
Yes I too drink green tea regularly. It makes me feel better
October 25th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
interesting. it seesm green tea can do many things. there a ton of weight loss supplemetns available. nothing still beats just eating less and excersising more
November 5th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Yep, if you combine a good cardio workout and a strict diet. You will not need to drink green tea or anything like that. By combining cardio and a diet, you will shred many pounds in no time.
December 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I really wonder. I cannot believe that tea, whatever it is, green tea, power tea, and so on could really help you lose weight.
You want to lose weight : start eating smart : No More Snacks.
It’s as easy as that, no ?