Dietitians at the University of Penn State found that green tea contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). This compound inhibits weight gain caused by the consumption of fatty foods, according to an online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net Dr. Joshua Lambert decided to test the properties of green tea. He planted laboratory mice, obese, on a diet rich in fatty foods.

The animals were given EGCG. As a result, they gained weight 45% slower than the control group, who did not receive the supplement in the form of green tea. In addition, the first group absorbed by 30% less fat.

Nutritionists believe that an adult needs to drink up to 10 cups of green tea a day so that the body receives an amount of EGCG adequate to that used in the experiment with rodents. But to control weight enough to drink a few cups.

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