A 2006 study noted that only one of the studies they went through found that intakes of caffeinated coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and caffeine were independently associated with weight loss. Instead, it seemed possible that long-term coffee consumption may weakly result in weight loss.
Green coffee extract
Research conducted in 2010 wanted to test how effective green coffee extract was as a weight loss supplement. Although the study seemed to indicate that the extract can promote weight loss, it was inconclusive. The size of the effect was small, and the clinical relevance of the effect was uncertain. This prompted the researchers to push for more rigorous trials on the subject.
Too much caffeine?
When used in moderation by healthy adults, caffeine is generally safe. That’s at 400 mg or less. Too much caffeine might cause nervousness, insomnia, nausea, and other problems. Some caffeinated drinks such as specialty coffees or teas are actually high in calories and fat.
The mere addition of milk and sugar to your beverage could harm your efforts to lose weight. Instead of losing weight, you might actually gain weight if you drink too many of these higher calorie drinks.
Key takeaways
The joy of drinking coffee is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Although caffeine has been theorized to help in weight loss, nothing conclusive has been recorded. Thus, drinking regular or decaffeinated coffee has not been determined to aid in losing weight.
Even the consumption of specialty coffee like green tea extract has not given any definitive weight loss results. Weight loss coffee remains a myth. The answer to “can drinking coffee lead to weight loss,” at this time, is still no.
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