13 Health Benefits of Coffee, Based on Science

2. Can Help You Burn Fat

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Caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat-burning supplement — and for good reason. It’s one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burning.

Several studies show that caffeine can boost your metabolic rate by 3–11% (10

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Other studies indicate that caffeine can specifically increase fat burning by as much as 10% in obese individuals and 29% in lean people (12).

However, it’s possible that these effects diminish in long-term coffee drinkers.

Summary

Several studies show that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate.

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