Introduction

Health Canada´s Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) recently announced the approval of tea as an effective tool for weight loss and weight management along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Along with the many health benefits that come along with drinking tea, it can now be said that tea safely and effectively aids in weight loss efforts.


Green Tea and Weight Loss

In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition researchers found that Green Tea extract can increase both metabolism and fat oxidation (fat burning) which leads to weight loss.

-American Chronicle, May 31, 2007

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that tea may not only boost exercise induced weight loss, but that fat from the midsection may be lost first.  The study followed 132 obese adults who consumed a calorie based diet and exercised for 180 minutes per week.  They also drank a daily beverage which contained 39mg of caffeine, one group consuming Green Tea that had 625mg of naturally occurring catechins.  After a 12 week period, the participants who consumed the Green Tea had a greater weight loss, 4.4 pounds compared to approximately 2 pounds in the control group.  The Green Tea drinkers also had larger declines in total abdominal fat, subcutaneous abdominal fat and triglycerides. 

-Journal of Nutrition, February, 2009

Oolong Tea and Weight Loss

Although it is widely believed that the caffeine content in tea is what increases metabolism, studies have shown that other aspects of tea´s make up are responsible for weight loss. In 2001 the US Agriculture Research Services´ Diet and Human Laboratory examined the connection between the consumption of Oolong Tea and energy expenditure (EE), which is one of two main components in reducing food related body weight, the second being inhibiting the absorption of nutrients such as fat and carbohydrates. Preliminary studies suggest that Oolong Tea may absorb and block nutrients such as fat and carbohydrates, although more studies are needed in this area. After consuming Oolog Tea energy expenditure (EE) in the participants increased by 3%. This study also found that the participants who consumed full strength Oolong Tea burned an average of 67 more calories per day. Furthermore, participants also increased fat oxidation by 12% compared to those who strictly consumed caffeinated water. For oolong tea that will aid in your wellness and weight loss click here.

-The Journal of Nutrition, 2001 2) The Journal of Medical Investigation, 2003


A Japanese study, conducted in 2003, concluded that consuming Oolong Tea expended more energy (EE) than drinking Green Tea or water. This study also concluded that the polymerized polyphenols present in tea, with the highest levels in oolong tea, are the main link to burning fat. Thus showing that Oolong Tea increases EE levels and helps to reduce and maintain weight in a natural and healthy way.

-The Journal of Nutrition, 2001 2) The Journal of Medical Investigation, 2003

Since tea is an all natural and healthy food choice you can rest assured that drinking tea is a safe way to help in your weight loss efforts.

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