Enzyme Coffee for Weight Loss: What is It and Does It Work?

Dr. Constance Odom, MD

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Dr. Constance Odom, MD

Dr. Constance Odom, MD

About

Constance Tambakis Odom, MD graduated in 1987 with her Doctorate of Medicine from the New York Medical College, and was an Anesthesiologist Resident from 1988 to 1991 at the Brookdale Medical Center PGY II (CA-I)-PGY IV (CA-III). She is Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 1998 and American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine since 2002. Constance Odom, MD is affiliated with the American Medical Association, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, American Society of Anesthesiology, Georgia Society of Anesthesiology, Hellenic Medical Society of New York, North Carolina Society of Anesthesiology, and Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Credentials

Medical Director At:

• Nu Image Medical
• MetroMedispa P.A.

Staff Anesthesiologist at:

• Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, NC
• Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC
• Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville, NC

Director of Anesthesia Services at:

• Jacksonville Surgery Center in Jacksonville, NC

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Last Edited 1 year ago · 5 min read

Losing weight can be a real challenge, especially when there are so many fad diets and quick fixes claiming to help you lose weight. However, there is a new phenomenon that some believe can help you reach your weight loss goals. Many people are drinking enzyme coffee to help them lose weight. But several questions remain. What is enzyme coffee, and does it work?

According to experts, regular coffee is packed with calories and can cause multiple problems, such as heartburn, insomnia, and constipation. Because of this, many people have turned to enzyme coffee to help them reach their weight loss goals. Enzyme coffee has fewer calories than your average cup of coffee and is designed to replace your daily cup of joe. Enzyme coffee coffee is made with special enzymes that some believe will help you lose weight. It is believed that enzyme coffee also helps the body burn off fat and carbohydrates, which can lead to weight gain. 

The enzymes found in enzyme coffee speed up your metabolism and can actually reduce your risk of cancer. They also help fight indigestion and constipation. In addition to reducing bloating, enzyme coffee is fortified with special enzymes and improves digestion by detoxifying the body. It is not guaranteed to help you lose weight. However, when combined with a healthy diet, it has the ability to aid in weight loss. For enzyme coffee to work, you must also put yourself on a diet. You should eat fruits, vegetables and lean meats, such as chicken and fish. Because these are low in calories, they decrease your daily caloric intake, making it easier to shed pounds. The enzymes in enzyme coffee also assist in the breakdown of fat cells, which may help you lose weight. 

According to Pubmed, coffee in itself provides a number of other health benefits, including reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic liver disease. The benefits of consuming coffee are comparable to the benefits of eating fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods. Enzyme coffee also contains phytochemicals, which promote good health. While some people claim that drinking enzyme coffee doesn’t aid weight loss, others have seen dramatic results from consuming it. The enzymes found in it help you burn fat cells. These enzymes exist naturally in coffee beans, but they are destroyed when coffee beans are roasted. However, manufacturers of enzyme coffee have preserved those enzymes, and that is why enzyme coffee is so highly desired. 

Enzymes have been placed in coffee beans for centuries, but it wasn’t until recently that diet experts discovered the phenomenon of enzyme coffee to help you lose weight. You can find enzymes in all plants. Experts believe that the enzymes help you lose weight. However, the opposite may also be true for some people. Enzymes can also lead to weight gain in certain individuals. For this reason, drinking enzyme coffee to lose weight may not be the most reliable method for weight loss. It may work for some, depending on one’s diet and activity level. However, incorporating other weight loss tactics is essential to actually lose weight.  

Enzyme coffee is touted for its ability to help you burn belly fat. It is a powdered substance that contains a large amount of chromium, green coffee bean extract, green leaf extract, and yerba mate. These compounds are mixed together and form an enzyme packed coffee. 

However, there are still two big questions. How effective is enzyme coffee for weight loss, and does it produce the results people are seeking? While there are many claims that enzyme coffee burns belly fat, other experts aren’t so sure. There is no solid, documented evidence that enzyme coffee is effective in helping you lose weight. However, it is packed with caffeine, which can lead to other problems, such as jitteriness and increased heart rate. Enzyme coffee’s chromium content is essential to proper body functioning. It regulates insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. 

While there is skepticism about the benefits of enzyme coffee, some studies have found that enzyme coffee suppresses appetite and makes it easier to lose weight. Theories are largely mixed. However, another study that followed overweight women on an enzyme coffee diet found that participants saw a 25 percent reduction in food intake. Participants also reported fewer cravings and decreased hunger. Other experts have concluded that enzyme coffee’s high caffeine content increases the body’s metabolism, making it easier to lose weight.

Enzyme coffee comes with its own share of benefits and risks. According to PubMed, the cost of coffee trade worldwide is more than $10 billion per year. Despite its many benefits, coffee also can lead to certain forms of cancer and cardiovascular problems. Because of this, drinking enzyme coffee to lose weight may not be the best option. Those with preexisting heart conditions can develop more heart problems. 

Experts say that digestive enzymes break down foods into “smaller components” that the body can easily absorb. However, one doctor said enzyme coffee is completely ineffective in helping you lose weight. Enzymes exist in the body naturally and are used to speed up the body’s chemical reactions. The body contains over 100 different enzymes that do everything from build muscle to breaking down food. Enzyme coffee has a special enzyme that helps transport fatty acids to cells. Fatty acids are beneficial to overall health. Enzymes found in enzyme coffee produce different reactions and impact health in a very specific way. This does not mean that the enzymes will necessarily help you lose weight. 

Some people easily lose weight drinking a non-enzyme enriched coffee, because the caffeine in it naturally boosts energy and compels many to exercise.  This allows you to expend energy. Exercising leads to fewer cravings for food, making it easier to lose weight and stay lean. Many advocates of enzyme coffee say that the caffeine in it helps you burn calories more effectively. Your body burns calories when it produces heat, and your body produces heat from exercise.

Additionally, some experts tout enzyme coffee’s ability to eliminate milk and sugar from your body. Many enzyme coffees contain special flavors, so you don’t crave extra sugar. Adding milk and sugar to coffee adds 60 calories to it. If you have three cups of coffee containing milk and sugar per day, you are consuming a total of 180 calories from coffee alone. The caffeine in coffee gives you an energy boost, which may compel you to be active and engage in other activities outside of exercise. This increased activity may encourage weight loss. The caffeine in coffee boosts the body’s performance, enabling you to exercise harder for longer periods of time. 

Coffee is also rich in antioxidants, which can help you lose weight. Experts have found that digestive enzymes may not directly make you lose weight. However, some digestive inhibitors may facilitate weight loss. Despite a lack of solid evidence that enzyme coffee aids in weight loss, some people are compelled to try it. However, those individuals should be aware of the potential side effects of incorporating enzyme coffee into their diet regime. You could potentially feel dehydrated from drinking too much enzyme coffee. Overdrinking any beverage can have negative effects on your body. Drinking too much enzyme coffee can also lead to insomnia and high levels of anxiety. You can also develop headaches, fatigue, and an increased heart rate.

You can experience these side effects on a regular basis, if you consistently consume more than the recommended dose of enzyme coffee. Whether or not you lose weight on an enzyme coffee diet will ultimately depend on the type or brand of coffee you choose and the amount of time you’re willing to devote to a diet. Even if you don’t consume enzyme coffee to lose weight, it is quite healthy. If you have any preexisting conditions, it might not be the best option for you. Enzyme coffee improves your overall health, because it is low in calories and gives you the extra energy to be active. 

Digestive enzymes are essential to the body, because they help the body perform certain functions that are necessary to survive. Enzymes help the body digest food and build muscle. Coffee in itself is good for weight loss, so drinking enzyme coffee may not be any more effective than drinking regular coffee for weight loss. There are three digestive enzymes that the body needs for functioning. These include Protease, Lipase, and Amylase. 

Digestive enzymes are essential to your body, because they break down the food you consume. Enzymes speed up chemical processes that convert nutrients into substances that can be absorbed into your body. There a number of enzyme coffee brands on the market for those who are looking to lose weight or simply enjoy a cup of coffee. Popular brands include VitaCup, Javita, and Rapid Fire. VitaCup is said to boost metabolism with Ginseng, Garcinia, and B vitamins. This brand comes in single serve sticks. Javita contains the weight management herbs, Garcinia Cambogia and Yerba Mate. When put together, manufacturers say they aid in weight loss. But again, drinking an enzyme coffee is a small part of the weight loss puzzle. You must also be disciplined and dedicated to a change in lifestyle.  

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