Q: I would like to know whether decaffeinated green tea has the same weight loss benefits as regular green tea. – Donna

A: The polyphenol content in decaffeinated green tea is lower than that of regular green tea. Polyphenols are natural antioxidants that help fight against aging and serious health conditions such as cancer or heart disease. Because the polyphenols in green tea may be the components responsible for the tea’s weight loss properties it is safe to say that decaffeinated green tea may not be as effective.