This extract, 200 to 300 mg taken 30 to 45 minutes before a workout, will increase your fat-burning efficiency. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that “green tea extract has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by its caffeine content.” Other studies have shown that green tea causes fat loss in three ways:
1. The catechin polyphenols in green tea inhibit the action of the enzyme in the body that breaks down norepinephrine, extending that hormone’s life in the body as a fat burner.
2. Green tea partially inhibits the action of lipase in the stomach and intestines. Lipase is a soap-like enzyme responsible for changing the fats we eat into a form the body can absorb.
3. Green tea helps insulin to more effectively remove sugar from the bloodstream, keeping blood sugar levels more consistent. A recent article in Nutrition showed that green tea can protect against gastritis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach) and stomach cancer.
Mackie Shilstone.
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Magnesium
Taking magnesium will greatly enhance the effects of calcium. Magnesium is an essential partner in many enzymatic reactions that govern neuromuscular function and the maintenance of cardiovascular tone. Recent studies are beginning to find a correlation between magnesium and fat loss. People who are obese have very low levels of magnesium as compared to those with a normal body weight. If you have type 2 diabetes, taking magnesium helps to decrease insulin resistance. Magnesium has the ability to increase calcium’s effectiveness in lowering blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels. I suggest taking 450 mg SIX SUPPLEMENTS FOR FAT LOSS 159 magnesium glycinate or aspartate (not in combination with calcium but as a separate weight loss supplement) before bedtime. If you have a kidney disorder, you may need to check with your doctor before supplementing with magnesium.
Mackie Shilstone