Weight Loss Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Edible “Fat Sponges” From Green Tea and Seaweed

Researchers have developed plant-based microbeads that block fat absorption in the gut. Current strategies for weight loss, such as gastric bypass surgery or medications that block fat absorption, often come with significant risks or unpleasant side effects. Scientists are now exploring a different option: edible microbeads made from green tea polyphenols, vitamin E, and seaweed. [...]