Green Tea Extract

Studied for: Obesity

Obesity

What the research found

Green tea extract at doses <500 mg/day over 12 weeks reduces body weight (WMD: -1.78 kg) and BMI (WMD: -0.65 kg/m²), while doses ≥800 mg/day significantly decrease waist circumference.

Dose used in studies

500-1000 mg/day

Side effects reported

well tolerated

References

Lin2020

Not medical advice

Trials are run on specific people, for specific reasons, over a set period. Your medications, conditions and bloodwork can change what is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.