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Oolong Tea : An Amazing Weight Loss Aid

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Have you ever had oolong tea? If not, you definitely should as it offers an array of health benefits we didn’t know about until recently.

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Oolong tea is a Chinese traditional tea. It’s created from the Camellia sinensis plant’s leaves, which are also used to make green and black tea. The difference lies in the way the tea is made.

Tea leaves contain enzymes that cause oxidation, a chemical reaction. The process of oxidation causes the green tea leaves to develop a dark black color.  Green tea isn’t allowed to oxidize much, whereas black tea can oxidize until it turns black. This particular type of tea is slightly oxidized because it is halfway between the two, so it’s like getting the best of both worlds!

This partial oxidation is responsible for oolong tea’s color and characteristic taste.  However, the color of the leaves can vary between different brands, ranging from green to dark brown.

Although oolong tea accounts for only 2% of all tea consumed worldwide, it is worth learning about. It combines the health advantages of black and green teas to provide a wide range of benefits.

It could, for example, boost your metabolism and lower your stress levels, making you feel better every day.

This article contains everything you need to know about oolong tea and its health benefits.

Oolong tea benefits

It may aid to prevent diabetes because the antioxidant polyphenols in tea are great in reducing blood glucose and insulin levels. It is also thought to increase the sensitivity to insulin. As a result, several studies have shown that drinking tea lowers blood sugar and will lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Tea antioxidants can also improve heart health by consuming them regularly.  Several studies about regular tea drinking report a decrease in blood pressure and cholesterol and a reduced risk of heart conditions. And also, this amazing tea may help you lose weight!

Experts believe some polyphenols in this tea can boost metabolism and reduce the fat in your diet.  Organic, fair trade oolong tea makes Sisterhood Agenda’s The Fix Slimming Detox Tea very effective and empowering.

How it works

The antioxidant polyphenol also activates enzymes that help you use stored fat as energy.  How amazing is that? Have we actually discovered the holy grail to burn fat with less effort?

According to studies, oolong tea can help you slim down as well as or better than green tea. The particular polyphenol combination in oolong tea encourages cells to burn calories more efficiently.  It also helps to burn belly fat.

In one study, people who drank it shed two times more belly fat than those who didn’t.  Not only does it help you lose weight quickly, but it also helps you keep it off for good.

Warning and side effects

Although oolong tea has health advantages, people can still be exposed to some side effects and dangers, mainly due to caffeine.  As with any herbs, you should check with your doctor before taking them.

Caffeine sensitivity can generate symptoms such as itchy skin, hives, and skin rashes.  Excessive caffeine may affect the development of fetuses as well as increase the risk of miscarriage for pregnant women.  If you have kidney disease, heart disease, anxiety, and stomach ulcers, you may have greater health risks:

  • Caffeine is a kidney diuretic that increases the acid of the stomach and worsens stomach ulcers.
  • Excess caffeine can be responsible for cardiac palpitations, blood pressure, and heart disease risks.
  • The tea’s caffeine interacts with several drugs, leading to decreased or increased efficacy, or affecting normal caffeine metabolism.

Adenosine (arrhythmia), antibiotically beta-lactam, benzodiazepine, propranolol and Metoprolol (hypertensive drugs), and aspirin are common medicinal products to be avoided when drinking this tea.

Although it is an amazing drink, excessive intake still produces side effects.

In conclusion, before you drink oolong tea, you should consult your doctor first, especially if you are taking medicine and you are at risk for some diseases.

If you’re planning to get oolong tea, we recommend Sisterhood Agenda’s The Fix, Slimming Detox Tea:

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