Posted by Mistermindmasta on November 17, 2006, at 22:00:18
In reply to something's making me fat...green tea? magnesium?, posted by qqqsimmons on November 16, 2006, at 11:26:15
If it is the mag or green tea that's causing it, you're an extremely rare case. More than likely you're just eating more (or taking new meds?). That's just my opinion.
> i've gained almost ten pounds in a month after starting decaf green tea and magnesium after being underweight for years...
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> i realize that many folks say green tea causes more "thermogenesis" (heat production burning fat), but i believe it also slows the thyroid. i'm not sure which factor wins out in the end.
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> i think magnesium may help degrade adrenaline, and less adrenaline may mean slower metabolism.
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> or maybe i'm just eating a lot more, and being less active. am i full of it or does this make sense?
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