The idea for these adhesive rectangles originated from the nicotine replacement patch that has successfully helped many smokers to quit their habit. Many diets relied on people taking tablets or capsules to encourage a smaller food intake. Not following this regimen would nullify the effectiveness of the diet. The weight loss patch, on the other hand, need only be applied to the skin once a day. This then provides the supplement at a steady rate throughout the day.



Appetite suppressants, such as algae and seaweed, form the basis of many weight loss patches. Further research also discovered that green tea would make an effective ingredient in the fight against obesity. There have been numerous tests into the actual effectiveness of green tea weight loss patches as appetite suppressants. One such study from the University of Chicago showed that rats lost up to 21% of their bodyweight when injected with green tea.

The health benefits of green tea have long been appreciated in Chinese culture. The drink has been prescribed as a herbal remedy and general tonic for centuries. References to this beverage have been traced to the Ming Dynasty, and even earlier. More recently, research has been undertaken into the possible presence of polyphenol in green tea being successful in preventing the growth of cancerous cells.

It is not just in the prevention of cancer that the polyphenols in green tea may have beneficial effects. The high levels of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea contributed to an increased metabolic rate in the body. These findings were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. As someone with a higher metabolic rate is able to burn more calories than another person with a slower one, this leads to slower weight gain. Of course, these findings led to many pharmaceutical companies developing weight loss products that used green tea, including weight loss patches.

Importantly, other products that are used to stimulate the metabolic rate can have dangerous side effects for people with hypertension or a history of hear problems. This makes green tea a far safer and more popular alternative. It is not just supplements that are used to increase the metabolic rate that have potentially dangerous side effects. Unlike green tea, many other chemically produced dietary supplements can cause problems, too.

Another beneficial factor of weight loss patches that include green tea is that they are effective in combating high levels of LDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is the cause of coronary heart disease and other serious health conditions. Antioxidants that are found in the green tea in weight loss patches helps eradicate this bad cholesterol and promote the production of another non- harmful type of cholesterol. This is probably one of the main factors that have led to green tea being associated with maintaining the balance of the body.

Disclaimer: If you need more information about green tea, talk to your doctor or a qualified professional.