While black tea and oolong tea do contain flavonoids and additional antioxidants, green tea is an even better source of these health boosters because it is an unfermented tea. However, even oolong tea has been associated with slightly accelerating the metabolism (by 3% or 67 calories per day) in health studies.

Studies on the health benefits of green tea pointed to an increase in metabolism and fat burning of 78 calories per day involving adults. Depending on an individual’s size, of course, green tea burns different amounts of calories – more calories where more weight is involved, and less calories where less weight is involved.  The specific amount of calories burned depends on the current weight of the individual, but not size alone. Keeping this in mind, an individual’s ‘calorie burn OR metabolism rate’ is continuously affected by other factors – such as food combining, rate of physical activity for the day and so forth.

Researchers continue searching for a green tea weight loss link through studies.Perhaps we’ll eventually discover the connection between weight loss and green tea. Could it be the caffeine in the green tea? The amount of tea that is consumed each day? Do other foods boost the health benefits of green tea?

 Green tea contains three major components that promote fat loss: catechins, caffeine and theanine. Studies suggest that green tea compounds promote fat loss by inhibiting both gastric and pancreatic lipase, the enzymes that digest triglycerides, and fatty acid synthetase, the enzyme responsible for synthesizing fatty acids into the form in which they can be stored in the body’s adipose (fat) cells.

In a study published in the January 2004 issue of In Vivo in which mice were fed diets containing 2% green tea powder for 16 weeks, visceral fat decreased by 76.8% in those receiving green tea compared to the control group. Green tea also decreased blood levels of triglycerides (the chemical form in which most fats exist in the body).

How do these ingredients in Green Tea HP help me become more healthy?

• Green Tea: Thought to be responsible for the long-life health of Asian cultures, green tea is filled with powerful antioxidants which have been linked with many health benefits including weight loss. Our Health Benefits Sectionoutlines many of the health benefits of Green Tea.
• Noni Juice: Polynesian cultures have used noni for ages for vitality, strength and general health.
• Pomegranate Juice: Contains potent antioxidants being linked to cardiovascular health and mental clarity.
• Resveratrol: One of the most promising anti-aging ingredients, resveratrol is the antioxidant found in red wine.
• Trace Minerals: Derived from sea water, trace minerals provide key nutrition to facilitate proper cellular function.

What is the difference between Green Tea HP and regular green tea?

• Green Tea HP is the only green tea made from fresh (not dried) green tea leaves and uses a patented water extraction process, providing all the health benefits of green tea including polyphenols (flavonoids), vitamins, amino acids, minerals, fibers, and more.
• Proprietary extraction process—no chemicals, alcohol or organic solvents used. 500 mg of polyphenols from green tea per dose—equals up to 50 cups of regular green tea.
• Great natural fresh tea taste and color—no artificial colors or preservatives.
• Sugar-free and calorie-free
• 100% of the daily value of Vitamin C per serving of instant green tea powder.
• Instant green tea powder tastes great cold or hot—just add water. We prefer cold.
• Most importantly, Green Tea HP tastes great.

Are there any other ingredients in Green Tea HP?
Instant Beverage: Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis), Maltodextrin (Fibersol), Citric Acid, Xylitol, Mannitol, Noni Extract (Morinda Citrifolia), Sucralose, Soy Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Malic Acid, Chlorophyll, Silicon Dioxide, L-Theanine, Pepper Extract.

How do I use the instant Green Tea HP powdered pixie? 
Open an individually sealed instant powder packet and mix it with hot or cold water. Some customers like to mix it with 12 ounces of water and some 20 ounces. Drink one with breakfast and one with lunch, but you can drink more servings throughout the day. It is simply an easy product. Feel free to mix flavors, change times of use, and please share your new found secret with friends and family.

Why Green Tea? 
For thousands of years, Asians have claimed that drinking green tea is good for your health, both mentally and physically. But only recently have scientists been able to investigate these claims by isolating the components of green tea and putting them to the test in laboratory experiments.

Curiosity about the effect of green tea on human health was first aroused in the 1970s. Epidemiologists noticed that people living in the Shizouka Prefecture, an area in central Japan where green tea is grown and consumed in great quantities, had a much lower rate of death from stomach cancer, which was and still is the most prevalent form of cancer in Japan.

As scientists began to study the people who lived in the Shizouka Prefecture, they were surprised to discover that, not only did they die less often of stomach cancer, their death rates from all types of cancers were significantly lower. Curious and excited, the scientists conducted exhaustive studies of the population. the only major difference they could find was the people who lived in the prefecture drank significantly more green tea than people living in areas with higher rates of cancer.

Everybody drinks green tea in Japan. But they really drink in the Shizouka Prefecture, since acres and acres of tea grow right there, practically in the backyard. This easy accessibility makes for almost continual sipping throughout the day. The water is always boiling, and just-picked tea leaves are often added to the teapot to refresh the brew.

When studying black tea drinkers around the world, scientists didn’t see the same dramatic cancer-protective effects as they saw in Shizouka. But why not? — they wondered. What did green tea have that black tea did not? The answer was clear — more catechins. Catechins make up as much as 30% of the dry weight of green tea leaves, but only 3-10% of black tea. So the scientists went back to their laboratories determined to prove (or disprove) the theory that the catechins in green tea were the miracle substance that could help prevent cancer.

In order to use the green tea leaf with maximum efficiency in tests, researchers used a scientific process to extract its catechins (antioxidant) and condense them into a powdered form. This powder could then be mixed with food or drinking water. Since the catechins were first isolated and tested, thousands of studies of their physiological effects have been conducted. And the results have been nothing short of astounding. It was shown that green tea protects against many of the most dangerous and deadly diseases plaguing humankind today. And no matter how much green tea you drink, there are literally no side effects.

Can I choose which flavor(s) of instant powder I receive?Yes, when you purchase Green Tea HP from a retail location you have the choice of 7 different flavors; original, lemon, peach passion fruit, orange, cherry mango, and pineapple strawberry and new mocha. We recommend you try all seven flavors with your first purchase.

Is unflavored green tea healthier than flavored green tea? 
No. Flavorings simply add taste and/or sweetness to tea. They don’t affect the underlying health benefits of the green tea itself.

How much weight can I expect to lose? 
Individual results vary, but our customers have had some exciting, lasting results. Because Green Tea HP is not a fad or crash diet system, weight loss is healthy & gradual, as it should be. A University of Geneva medical study shows that over a 24-hr period, green tea extract increases the metabolic rate by 4%.  For maximum effectiveness, drink 2 servings of instant Green Tea HP powder per day; one serving with breakfast and one with lunch. But! — of course you can drink as many servings ofGreen Tea HP a day as you would like.

Will it make me anxious like weight loss drugs? 
It should not. Green Tea HP contains 45mg of caffeine in each dose, which is 50 – 70% less than a cup of coffee, so those sensitive to caffeine may notice it.

Is Green Tea HP ephedra-free? 
Yes.

What are polyphenols? 
Green Tea is the #1 source of polyphenols, chemical compounds found in fruits and vegetables. These extremely high levels of polyphenols deliver green tea’s unique results in several ways. Just one example is a subgroup of polyphenols, exclusive to green tea, called catechins. EGCG, the most abundant and powerful of green tea’s 5 main catechins, is dubbed the ‘super antioxidant’ because it is 200 times more powerful than the popular antioxidant vitamin E. This super antioxidant eliminates free radicals, the unstable molecules in the body that are the major cause of both aging and disease, which are continually attacking the body. Unfortunately, polyphenols have a quick life span (short half life) of about 3 hours, thus the scientific reason behind researchers’ recommendation to drink green tea a minimum of 8 times a day. The Green Tea HP powder delivers an immediate surge of polyphenols in a single, zero-calorie dose. This potent combination provides enough green tea to achieve weight loss results and general health benefits.

There are 500mg of green tea polyphenols and 200mg of EGCGin GreenteaHP.

Is green tea better than black tea? 
Yes. For maximum health benefits it often is. Fresh green tea leaves contain the highest polyphenol amounts. All teas – black, green and oolong are from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, and contain polyphenols. It’s the amount of processing each undergoes that determines the variety of tea and the eventual polyphenol content. Black tea is allowed to dry slowly, essentially fermenting, which oxidizes the leaves and deactivates many of the polyphenols. Green tea is steamed before it’s dried, which deactivates the enzyme that causes oxidation and locks in a high polyphenol content – 60 percent more than black tea. Oolong tea is dried (oxidized) some, but not completely, before it is steamed to stop the oxidation process.

Does green tea have caffeine? 
Yes. Even decaffeinated tea has a very small amount of caffeine. Green tea has less caffeine than black or oolong tea. The amount of caffeine depends on how tea is brewed, how long it’s brewed, what part of the tea plant the leaf/bud comes from and the size of the leaf when brewed. Tea bags usually have smaller leaves or pieces of leaves and result in more caffeine when brewed. Every serving of Green Tea HP instant powder contains 45mg of caffeine, which is 50 – 70% less than a cup of coffee.

Where is Green Tea HP produced?
GreenTeaHP is produced in an FDA approved production facility in Salt Lake City Utah. All pixies are produced in state certified clean rooms.

Different outcomes of the effect of green tea on weight loss (WL) and weight maintenance (WM) have been reported in studies with subjects differing in ethnicity and habitual caffeine intake. Purpose. To elucidate by meta-analysis whether green tea indeed has a function in body weight regulation.Methods. English-language studies about WL and WM after green tea supplementation were identified through PubMed and based on the references from retrieved articles. Out of the 49 studies initially identified, a total of 11 articles fitted the inclusion criteria and provided useful information for the meta-analysis. Effect sizes (mean weight change in treatment versus control group) were computed and aggregated based on a random-effects model. The influence of several moderators on the effect sizes was examined.  Results. Catechins significantly decreased body weight and significantly maintained body weight after a period of WL (^m¼_1.31 kg; Po0.001). Inhibition of this effect by high habitual caffeine intake (4300mg per day) failed to reach significance (^m¼_0.27 kg for high and ^m¼_1.60 kg for low habitual caffeine intake; P¼0.09). Also, the seemingly smaller effect of catechins in Caucasian (^m¼_0.82 kg) subjects compared with Asians (^m¼–1.51 kg; P¼0.37) did not reach significance.  Interaction of ethnicity and caffeine intake was a significant moderator (P¼0.04).  Conclusions. Catechins or an epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)–caffeine mixture have a positive effect on WL and WM. The results suggest that habitual caffeine intake and ethnicity may be moderators, as they may influence the effect of catechins.  International Journal of Obesity (2009) 33, 956–961

“This meta-analysis or review of literature was most helpful for establishing a baseline of EGCG’s necessary for weight loss.  As you read this particular study, you’ll see that the average amount was right around 500 mg per day.  Two of the studies gave participants more than 1,000 mg of EGCG per day and found that there was no added benefit for weight loss to having more than 1,000 mg of EGCG per day.   An interesting insight from the analysis is that getting the right amount every day is more powerful than trying to over-consume in a short period of time.  The take home message here is get the right amount of EGCG’s, but do it every day.”  – Josh Smith

WESTERTERP-PLANTENGA, MARGRIET S.,MANUELA P.G.M. LEJEUNE, AND EVA M. R. KOVACS.  Obes Res. 2005;13:1195–1204.

Abstract:  Investigation of the effect of a green tea-caffeine mixture on weight maintenance after body weight loss in moderately obese subjects in relation to habitual caffeine intake.Research Methods and Procedures: A randomized placebo- controlled double blind parallel trial in 76 overweight and moderately obese subjects, (BMI, 27.5 _ 2.7 kg/m2) matched for sex, age, BMI, height, body mass, and habitual caffeine intake was conducted. A very low energy diet intervention during 4 weeks was followed by 3 months of weight maintenance (WM); during the WM period, the subjects received a green tea-caffeine mixture (270 mg epigallocatechin gallate _ 150 mg caffeine per day) or placebo. Results: Subjects lost 5.9 _1.8 (SD) kg (7.0 _ 2.1%) of body weight (p _ 0.001). At baseline, satiety was positively,and in women, leptin was inversely, related to subjects’ habitual caffeine consumption (p _ 0.01). High caffeine consumers reduced weight, fat mass, and waist circumference more than low caffeine consumers; resting energy expenditure was reduced less and respiratory quotient was reduced more during weight loss (p _ 0.01). In the low caffeine consumers, during WM, green tea still reduced body weight, waist, respiratory quotient and body fat,whereas resting energy expenditure was increased compared with a restoration of these variables with placebo (p _0.01). In the high caffeine consumers, no effects of the green tea-caffeine mixture were observed during WM. Discussion: High caffeine intake was associated with weight loss through thermogenesis and fat oxidation and with suppressed leptin in women. In habitual low caffeine consumers, the green tea-caffeine mixture improved WM, partly through thermogenesis and fat oxidation.

“Regular consumption of green tea provides a thermogenic affect for weight loss and weight maintenance.  A highlight from this study is the evidence of the use of EGCG as a thermogenic aid.  A thermogenic aid is something that wastes energy in the form of heat, instead of producing energy for the body.  The key to long term success with body weight is having a plan to maintain the progress we make through diet and exercise!” - Josh Smith

Green tea contains polyphenols (plant chemicals), which is antioxidants which guard our bodies against premature cell aging and can contribute to age related conditions. It also contains trace amounts of vitamin B complex, vitamin C, Vitamin E, and natural fluoride as well as other minerals.

Green tea promotes the body’s ability to burn fat fast. Green tea also helps stop food cravings and the result is that you shed the pounds safely, naturally, and without side effects. Green tea burns fat and gives you energy too. It increases metabolism so you burn more calories and fat, helps maintain cholesterol levels, helps increase the levels of acidophilus (friendly bacteria) in the intestines. It is suggested that you use the green tea in conjunction with a reduced calorie intake and exercise. Green tea diet products come in bags, capsules, liquid, tablets, and loose tea forms. Green tea is up to 200% more powerful than vitamin E as far as an antioxidant.

Green tea is one of the favorite natural weight loss products on the market. Natural weight loss products are made from all natural herbs or plants and do not have any side effects. There are no drugs or stimulants in them and they are made from all organic herbs and plants. That means there are no chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides on them so they are in their natural state when processed. The capsules that these ingredients are put in are also made from vegetable based materials.

Other popular natural diet supplements are Hoodia Gordonii, herbal Phentermine, Oat extract, citrin, apple cider vinegar, bitter orange, grapefruit pectin, chitosan, glucomannan (konjac plant), and more. The natural weight loss products are much cheaper than the over the counter and prescription diet drugs. They are also much safer to use. Many of the weight loss drugs have possible side effects and many of them can be severe. It makes common sense that a low calorie diet and exercise is also helpful in any diet. You will lose more weight much quicker if you add them to your diet regime. You can still lose weight without exercise and diet with some of these products because you will eat less and lose weight because the products suppress the appetite. If you watch your sugar and fat intake, you can lose even more.