Menopause changes a lot more than your monthly cycle. As estrogen levels drop, the body often starts handling cholesterol, blood sugar and fat differently. Many women notice extra weight settling around their midsection, shifts in their cholesterol numbers and even higher blood pressure. Since women now spend a large portion of their lives in the postmenopausal stage—thanks to life expectancy extending—it’s important to find simple, low-risk ways to support metabolic health.
Green tea often comes up in these conversations. It contains plant compounds called catechins, and one in particular, EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), has been studied for its effects on fat metabolism and cholesterol. But does the science actually support drinking green tea for metabolic health after menopause? A recent review set out to find a clearer answer, and the results were published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
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