OOLONG TEA FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

Oolong tea and green tea are both similar, but the difference between the two is in how they are picked and cured.  Oolong tea after being plucked is dried under the strong Sun is partially oxidized before being curled or twisted. Due to this partial oxidation, unlike green tea, Oolong tea restores most of its antioxidant and lipid-lowering properties. The antioxidants help to get rid of harmful free oxygen radicals. Free oxygen radicals may lead to weight gain by interfering with normal cell function and metabolism.

There are some interesting scientific studies that confirm the weight loss effects of Oolong tea. Japanese scientists put lab rats on a high-fat diet for 10 days and then administered Oolong tea. It was found that the caffeine in Oolong tea induced fat mobilization and increased pancreatic lipase (fat breakdown) activity. This led scientists to believe that Oolong tea can be used as a drug for treating obesity and fatty liver. You can find that article here.   There is a very good article on Livestrong.com which can be found here.

HOW CAN OOLONG TEA PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS?

• The polyphenols present in Oolong tea help to induce weight loss and have anti-inflammatory effects.
• It can boost metabolism by up to 10% and may help to burn abdomen and upper arm fat. Oolong tea contains caffeine and Epigallo Catechins (EGCG) and both of these work together to accelerate fat oxidation. Oolong tea also regulates blood sugar levels, increases satiety, and blocks the absorption of carbohydrates and fats.
• Some studies show that Oolong tea may help to lower bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) in the body as compared to green or black tea by upregulating LDL receptors in the liver.
• Weight loss is all about expending the energy that you consume in the form of various foods. Oolong tea has been found to increase the body’s energy expenditure further promoting weight loss.
• Oolong tea helps to increase the pH levels of the digestive tract, thereby promoting better digestion and preventing stomach ulcers, bacterial infection, and acid reflux. It is also a known fact that a healthy digestive system aids weight loss.
• Oolong tea is a calorie-free beverage, therefore, you can drink it without having to consume calories.