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The FDA says there's no credible evidence that green reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Why?
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Green Tea Reduces Both Cholesterol and Body Weight

Question: Can green tea help control cholesterol, triglyceride (blood fat) levels, and body weight in animals?

Expert Opinion: "It has been demonstrated that the body weights of rats and their plasma triglyceride, cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol have been significantly reduced by feedings of oolong, black, pu-erh, and green tea leaves..."

Citation: Lin JK, Lin-Shaiu SY. Mechanisms of hypolipidemic and anti-obesity effects of tea and tea polyphenols. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research 2006;50(2):211-7. (Click here to read PubMed study abstract.)


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