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health4 months ago•4 min saved

Green Tea Microbeads Offer New Hope for Weight Loss

Researchers in China have developed fat-blocking microbeads made from green tea, vitamin E, and seaweed that showed promising results in rats fed a high-fat diet, suggesting a potential noninvasive dietary strategy for weight loss. Human trials are underway to confirm safety and effectiveness, and the microbeads could serve as an alternative to drugs and surgery for obesity management.

via AOL.com|

#dietary #green-tea #health

health-and-science4 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Create Edible Fat-Absorbing Sponges from Green Tea and Seaweed

Scientists have developed edible plant-based microbeads made from green tea polyphenols, vitamin E, and seaweed that can bind to dietary fats in the gut, potentially offering a safer, noninvasive alternative to traditional weight-loss treatments. Early rat studies show these microbeads can lead to significant weight loss and reduced fat absorption without harmful side effects, and human trials are underway.

via SciTechDaily|

#fat-absorption #green-tea #health-and-science