Mega-T Green Tea is a natural dietary supplement that aids weight loss and contains green tea extract as its primary ingredient. It is widely available at grocery stores and Walmart and also at drug stores like CVS and Rite Aid. T the product claims you can lose up to 20 lbs by taking the product in combination with a healthful diet and exercise. The ingredients in Mega-T Green Tea diet pills can help curb your appetite, enhance energy levels and burn calories.
Green Tea
Green Tea is the main ingredient in Mega-T Green Tea diet pills. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, green tea is made from unfermented tea leaves and contains the high concentrations of antioxidants called polyphenols. Green Tea can reduce your appetite and enhance fat metabolism. According to a study published in the 2005 "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," catechins in green tea led to a reduction in body fat and LDL cholesterol.
Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral that can help reduce body fat. It may help to regulate blood sugar levels to help manage weight problems. According to the National Institutes of Health, it is responsible for the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that chromium aids insulin in transporting glucose from the blood into the cells for energy. Although it remains uncertain, chromium's action of balancing blood sugar and making insulin more effective may promote weight loss according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.
Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia Cambogia is effective for weight loss and works by reducing food cravings and enhancing metabolism. It is a small fruit that resembles a small pumpkin and the extract from its fruit and rind are put into use in many natural weight loss products. The extract is called hydroxycitric acid.
Guarana
Guarana is a shrub native to Venezuela and northern Brazil and produces a small bright red fruit containing black seeds. It is believed to be a stimulant that increases mental alertness, stamina and physical endurance. Guarana extract works by boosting energy levels and stimulating metabolism and is a common ingredient in energy drinks and weight loss products. According to Drugs.com, the caffeine content in Guarana serves a potent appetite suppressant.
Other Ingredients
Other ingredients included are eleuthero standardized extract, gotu kola, bladderwrack, fo-ti, dicalcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, stearic acid and geg.
References
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Green Tea
- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Ingestion of a Tea Rich in Catechins Leads to a Reduction in Body Fat and Malondialdehyde-Modified LDL in Men
- National Institutes of Health: Medline Plus: Chromium in Diet
- Linus Pauling Institute: Chromium
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Chromium
- National Toxicology Program: Garcinia Cambogia Extract
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