When I first researched about green tea I became very interested in the fact that it had the capability of being able to oxidate fat and so I decided to give it a try. The story of green tea is everywhere and research is finding out more and more exciting information about this extract everyday.

The most abundant antioxidant which is contained in green tea is a polyphenol called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and it is believed that this is the reason why it stimulates thermogenesis and fat oxidation. A recent report by British researchers have found that by introducing green tea into your diet your chances of burning more fat are greater than if you don't. Green Tea Fat Burner - Is There Any Truth in This. This particular study sho that by giving a group of healthy men before and after a 30 minute exercise session green tea extract they found that up to 17% had greater fat oxidation than the group who were given only a placebo. Along with more and more reasons for drinking it.

One problem for me however, was the fact that I don't take any drinks that contain caffeine and so I was unable to try it at the time.