Did you know that Green tea ranks 2nd among the drinks with maximum antioxidant potential, coming only after red wine? But we would not suggest taking red wine as a weight-loss drink 😜😉 
Antioxidants ward off the free radicles that are generated in the body after an exercise routine. These free radicles aka the bad guy, are reactive molecules or atoms which can injure body cells. So, antioxidants- the good guy, play a vital role in our bodies. Apart from this, there are a plethora of other benefits of green tea for weight loss.

However, green tea is an ultra-hyped up drink. It is branded as the miracle drink that will solve all your weight-related problems.

Why not refurbish the information inscribed in your minds by these sellers and help you make better-informed decisions? 

Let us dive into ‘FAKE vs FACT’ to get a better understanding of why green tea is not a weight loss tea-

FAKE – Eat whatever you want, and drink a cup of green tea to detox!

FACT – People are conditioned into believing that they can eat whatever is in their sight, or how much they want. And drinking a few cups of green tea over it will magically melt away the fat. But, as already mentioned, these are just clever marketing tactics that brands use to sell off their product.

Where green tea comes into play is that it helps boost your metabolism. There is no scientific evidence that says green tea burns fat. So, let us shun the belief that green tea is a weight loss tea.

So, if you want to make green tea assist you in weight loss, combine it with an optimum diet and workout routine. 

FAKE– You can drink endless cups of green tea in a day

FACT– This one common misconception hit us hard. All of us know that excess of everything is harmful. The same applies to green tea for weight loss

CAFFEINE OVERDOSE

Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine. Caffeine is addictive and works the same way a cigarette works. If we consume green tea excessively every day, it starts showing off its side effects. The side effects include headaches, nausea, insomnia, vomiting, irregular pulse, and even damage to the liver in extreme cases.

STOMACH IRRITATION

Moreover, green tea’s caffeine concentration causes an increase in stomach acidity. As a result, consuming more than three cups of green tea might result in acidity, bloated stomach and acid reflux issues.

Tannins that are the polyphenols present in green tea, also raise the level of acid in the stomach.

LOSS OF MINERALS

• Green tea contains certain compounds that bind to iron and prevent it from being absorbed. So, excess green tea might make you iron-deficient, and in severe cases, lead to anaemia.
• Other than this, green tea compounds inhibit calcium absorption; therefore, overconsumption of green tea could contribute to bone loss.

DEHYDRATION

Green tea is a natural diuretic, meaning it makes the body lose water. As a result, consuming too much green tea may result in dehydration or electrolyte disturbances.

Bottomline

All in all, green tea is an excellent detox drink. Thus, this implies that we should consume it in controlled amounts, apt for detoxification. 

We do not mean to say that green tea is totally bad for you. There are many benefits of drinking green tea, like-

• Improved cognitive abilities
• Cancer protection
• Protection against heart diseases

But again, green tea is no magic pill for weight loss. Summing it up, the benefits of green tea are aplenty, but excessive consumption will do you no good.

Just remember- Do not consume more than 2-3 cups of green tea in a day.

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Fun-Fact

It is not just green tea that can be harmful to you when consumed wrongly. Your favourite chai can also make you gain weight if you make these mistakes while drinking it.

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Disclaimer

Please make sure to take Green Tea under the guidance of a dietitian/nutritionist. It can do more harm than good if consumed mindlessly.