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# Will your matcha help me lose weight?
- URL: https://explore.breakawaymatcha.com/will-your-matcha-help-me-lose-weight/
- Published: 2019-09-13T23:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-19T09:19:03.000Z
- Author: Eric Gower
- Tags: General Matcha Questions, FAQ, #shopify-import, #Import 2026-02-19 02:04

By itself, with no other lifestyle changes? Doubtful. But: several key studies published in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition* concluded that quality matcha has thermogenic properties (thermogenesis is the rate at which the human body burns calories), and that exercising immediately after drinking matcha resulted in 25% more fat burning during exercise. So, with a mindset of increased movement and, better food (nutritionally dense foods), having work you enjoy, and healthy relationships, keeping the whole thing sane and conscious using mindfulness techniques, sure, matcha can help you lose weight.