| Effect | Increase |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 78 |
| Sex | n/a |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44, 45-64 |
| Body Types | Obese, Overweight |
Green tea catechins at 491mg daily over a period of 3 months was unable to produce significant weight loss (0.3% bodyweight) but was able to modify markers of lipid metabolism in a beneficial manner.
Ghrehlin was also increased and Triglycerides lowered, but this was seen in placebo as well and not significantly different from placebo; just different from baseline.
