This supplement helps burn more fat while exercising — but only if it has extra ingredients

Original Title

The Impact of Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract on Fat Oxidation, Body Composition and Cardio-Metabolic Health in Overweight, Recreationally Active Individuals

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Summary

A special mix of green tea extract plus two other antioxidants helped people burn more fat during workouts and lowered bad cholesterol — but green tea extract alone didn't do anything.

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Surprising Findings

Fat oxidation increased dramatically, but body composition didn’t budge.

Everyone assumes burning more fat during exercise leads to fat loss. This study proves that’s not necessarily true—your body might just be using fat as fuel, not shedding it.

Practical Takeaways

If you want to boost fat burning during workouts, try a supplement with 400 mg EGCG + 50 mg quercetin + 150 mg alpha-lipoic acid.

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Publication

Journal

Nutrients

Year

2021

Authors

Justin D Roberts, A. Willmott, Liam Beasley, M. Boal, Rory Davies, L. Martin, H. Chichger, L. Gautam, J. Del Coso

Open Access
34 citations
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