Green tea consumption is reportedly associated with many health-promoting properties. For example, it has been said to increase fat oxidation in humans at rest and to prevent obesity and improve insulin sensitivity in mice.
In a study performed at Birmingham (UK) University, it was shown that average fat oxidation rates were 17% higher after ingestion of Green Tea Extract than after ingestion of a placebo. Similarly the contribution of fat oxidation to total energy expenditure was also significantly higher by a similar percentage following ingestion of Green Tea Extract. This indeed proves that ingestion of Green Tea Extract can not only increase fat oxidation during moderate intensive exercise but also improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in healthy young people.
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