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Green Tea Extracts and Fat Oxidation

The effect of green tea extracts containing catechins and caffeine on energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans.

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Jan 11, 2026

Which human clinical trials have tested green tea catechins or EGCG for metabolism and weight loss?

Randomized human trials testing green tea catechins (GTCs) or isolated EGCG for metabolism and weight have produced modest, inconsistent effects: some controlled trials report small reductions in body...

Jan 11, 2026

What independent studies exist on green coffee extract and other common 'metabolism booster' ingredients?

Independent human studies of green coffee extract (GCE) and its main active, chlorogenic acid (CGA), produce mixed signals: several randomized controlled trials and multiple meta-analyses report small...

Jan 9, 2026

How do catechin doses and caffeine amounts modify green tea extract effects on 24‑hour energy expenditure in humans?

Controlled respiratory‑chamber trials and meta‑analyses show that green tea extracts containing both catechins (especially EGCG) and caffeine produce small but measurable increases in 24‑hour energy e...

Jan 9, 2026

What clinical trials support caffeine plus green tea extract for fat oxidation in humans?

A cluster of randomized human trials supports the idea that green tea extracts containing both catechins (notably EGCG) and caffeine can increase energy expenditure and shift substrate use toward grea...

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