Green Tea for weight loss TRA Complex contains green tea catechins (Tegreen 97®) Studies show green tea increases 24 hr energy expenditure even without caffeine 1 1. References: Duloo 1999, Zhu 2003
Possible mechanism of action for weight loss: angiogenesis inhibition. (angiogenesis = new blood vessel growth) Inhibiting angiogenesis causes weight loss by suppressing blood vessels that supply nutrients to fat cells, which in turn forced fat cells to release their fat. Green tea catechins may be effective natural angiogenesis inhibitors Recent Harvard Research Angiogenesis Liu, & Meydani, Nutrition Reviews Nov. 2003:
Everybody knows that calcium is essential for bone health New research indicates calcium intake may reduce the risk of being over-weight Calcium for weight loss?
Many dieters avoid dairy foods — high in fat (e.g. cheese, ice cream) — high in simple sugars (e.g. yogurt, ice cream) Calcium for weight loss Yet studies link increased calcium/dairy intake with decreased body weight and fat
Periera, M.A., D.R. Jacobs Jr., L. Van Horn, et al. JAMA 287:2081, 2002 Subjects: Young adults yrs old. Time: 10 year period Conclusion:Those who consumed the most dairy foods had lower risk of becoming overweight and developing insulin resistance Recent JAMA Study
Researchers suggest that consuming 2-3 servings of dairy/calcium may reduce the risk of overweight by as much as 70% TRA Complex contains 500 mg of calcium per day = 50% DV Calcium for weight loss
Carbohydrate rich meals cause insulin levels to spike and then rapidly decline This fluctuation negatively affects your satiety, hunger and appetite Desirable range Hunger Cravings
More desirable glucose and insulin ranges can help control appetite and carbohydrate cravings Reduce the risk of insulin sensitivity Desirable range Hunger Cravings