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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Is green tea a natural alternative to Ozempic?

Green tea is quite a hit among wellness enthusiasts who count on this age-old beverage for weight loss, heart health, beating stress apart from reaping a wealth of other benefits. Green tea has catechins, the compounds that reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure, which has led some netizens to consider it as a natural alternative to Ozempic, the diabetes medication which is also recommended by health experts for weight loss. But is green tea really nature's Ozempic as it is being called by some of the netizens? Let's find out.

The origin of green tea dates back to 5,000 years ago in China where it was much valued for its therapeutic properties. It has more catechins that black tea and oolong tea, the compounds which aids in weight loss.

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