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Green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly EGCG, or epigallocatechin gallate. This is an incredibly powerful antioxidant, which works both by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells as well as also killing cancer cells without harming the healthy tissue.

Green tea for weight loss works by slowing the action of a particular digestive enzyme called amylase, which is pivotal in the breakdown of starches that can cause the blood sugar levels in the body to soar following directly after a meal. Green tea has also been shown to increase the metabolic rate. This means that it helps your body to burn off calories faster, and thus help you to lose weight.