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A recent article in the journal Obesity Facts discusses evidence that grape seed proanthocyanidins may have an anti-obesity effect by helping with fat loss. There has long been evidence that taking grape seed before a meal can reduce the absorption of sugar from your food, which can be helpful for diabetics and prediabetics. It would make sense that a healthy blood sugar would relate to fat loss and weight management.†
A study conducted in Spain looked at rats. Researchers began feeding cafeteria food to these rats, causing their blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides to increase, as well as their weight. They became addicted to the sugar found in the cafeteria food. If the researchers gave the rats high-dose grape seed extract, it affected their food intake. This occurred because the rats began to release something called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).†
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GLP-1 is a hormone made out of amino acids. When you eat food, you release GLP-1, which lowers your blood sugar and helps contain your appetite. This, in turn, can lead to fat loss and overall weight loss. GLP-1 does not function properly in diabetics, so this is something many researchers are trying to target with medications. Grape seed extract helps with GLP-1 activity and helps contain your appetite.†
When you eat a carbohydrate, like beans, rice, pasta or cake, the sugars are released, but they’re not magically absorbed. They don’t just passively diffuse across the lining of the intestines or enter into your bloodstream through the liver. They have to be nipped and tucked. There are enzymes in your saliva and small intestines that do this. These enzymes are broken up into two families called alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase.†
Grape seed works to help block the absorption of sugar by attaching to these enzymes. Even though you can taste your food, you’re not absorbing the sugar from the food. This has been shown to help people who have prediabetes or diabetes. If they’re absorbing less sugar, it’s easier for them to control their blood sugar. This also assists with fat loss and maintaining a healthy weight. Green tea is also good for this, so if you add the two nutrients together, you can really block the absorption of a lot of sugar.†
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In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses whether there is a possibility that grape seed can help people lose some excess fat if you use it appropriately. He shares studies indicating that grape seed may help with fat loss, as well as blocking the absorption of sugars from food.†
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There is evidence that the incidence of osteoporosis and osteopenia is increasing. This bone loss is seen especially in women. The problem with this deterioration of the bone is that it increases your risk of dangerous fractures known as fragility fractures.†
Studies have shown that there are methods of supporting your bone health, whether that be with medications or supplements such as calcium. There is growing evidence that habitually consuming tea, especially green tea, can be beneficial for your bones.†
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The power of green tea
Green tea is a rich source of about 20 catechins. The most active one, called EGCG, has been shown to have an effect on bone health. Studies have shown that this EGCG helps to promote bone health by stimulating osteoprotegerin while modulating rankl release in the body. Rankl causes the production of cells called osteoclasts that break down bone. By EGCG stimulating the production and release of osteoprotegerin, it is blocking the effects of rankl and preventing it from breaking down bone. Studies have also shown that green tea is safe for older, osteopenic patients who are at risk of fractures.†
How to get EGCG
There are multiple ways to help your body receive the powerful, bone-building benefits associated with EGCG. Studies have shown that drinking one to three cups of green tea daily can be very beneficial for your bones. Its support can also be heightened when combined with regular exercise, such as tai chi. This is also beneficial for muscle health.†
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A green tea capsule, such as Green Tea HxⓇ, can also offer EGCG to help with bone health. Green Tea HxⓇ is equal to about three and a half cups of green tea.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses how consistent consumption of green tea can support overall bone health. He delves into various studies featuring tea and explains how the powerful components found in green tea are able to impact the health of the bones.†
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