But they argue that this is probably because they inadvertently consume fewer calories, rather than because of the mechanism suggested by Dr Atkins whereby the body switches from a carbohydrate-burning metabolism to a mainly fat-burning metabolism.

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In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, green tea extract increased energy expenditure, which is a measure of metabolism, plus it had a significant effect on fat oxidation, or how much fat your body burns.

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