Can drinking green tea help you lose belly fat?

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Green Tea & Fat Burning

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The Power of EGCG

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Can Green Tea Target Belly Fat Specifically?

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How Much Green Tea Should You Drink?

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Please Note

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