Herbal Slimming Teas
Herbal slimming teas sound like a great idea, don’t they?
Sip some tea. Lose some weight.
Works for me.
But … why are these teas so often called the "toilet teas?" Is there basis for such name calling? We’ll see.
But first, as I understand it "tea" refers to the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant, and also refers to the beverage brewed with hot or boiling water.
There are four primary types of tea, which can be produced from the same bushes but processed in different ways:
- Green Tea – which is treated or boiled after it is picked, which keeps the leaves from oxidizing, and keeps their natural color.
- Black Tea – which is not treated, and, instead, is left to oxidize which gives the leaves their distinctive color.
- White Tea – known as a specialty of the Chinese province Fujian, it usually contains buds and young leaves, which is believed to contain less caffeine.
- Oolong Tea – where the leaves are left in the sun to wilt, and then are bruised (which results in the leaves’ juices being exposed to sun light). The leaves oxidize only partially, and are then dried, which gives them a rich, floral flavor.
The phrase "herbal tea" is a misnomer … as typically no Camellia sinensis (tea bush) parts are used, instead other ingredients such as flowers (fresh or dried), fruits, seeds, roots, and whatnot are combined. Pouring hot or boiling water over these mixtures and letting them steep creates the final beverage.
Okay, enough with the tea lesson.
What About Losing Weight By Drinking Slimming Teas?
Frankly, it depends on who you talk with …
"There is no scientific evidence that any tea, even green, has weight loss or fat burning properties. A study was just conducted that showed a person would need to drink the equivalent of 4000 cups of green tea to receive any benefit from the antioxidents found in green tea," from one forum post.
"Yes, that’s right. Drink away pounds of good-for-nothing bodyfat and inches from your waistline within one month! Sound too good to be true? Well, hard as it may be to believe, it absolutely is true!" from a sales page.
Whatever Anyone Says, There Are Health Concerns:
These herbal diet teas work as laxatives and diuretics. There are a number of problems, possibly life-threatening, with these as they often result in serious dehydration and chronic diarrhea which can result in reduced levels of magnesium, calcium, and potassium (which can cause muscle problems and even cardiac arrhythmia). As these are considered herbal laxative teas, they are often referred to as "toilet teas" as that’s where you end up …
The popular herb ma huang with an active ingredient called ephedrine is found in some decongestants and asthma medicines.
Folks with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart conditions may have problems with this …
Unfortunately, even deaths have been reported by the FDA due, they believe, to ma huang used in herbal weight loss products.
Any Benefits With Diet Teas?
Many herbal teas, such as Oolong Tea, Wu Long and Wu Li Tea, and other Chinese herbal teas and Japanese teas include ingredients long believed to be beneficial.
These include antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, etc. One such ingredient, polyphenol, is believed to:
- promote strong, healthy teeth
- improve cognitive function and mental well-being
- prevent eczema and allergies
- clarify skin, giving it a healthy, radiant glow
- strengthen immune system
As With Any Product With Health Claims, You Need To Do Your Due Diligence.
This is especially important for folks with medical issues, those taking medications, pregnant or nursing women, all of whom should consult with a health care professional.
Bottom line, there probably aren’t any new or old potions that magically help us lose weight. Wish there were. While consuming an herbal slimming tea might be beneficial for getting some healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, or for a temporary cleansing … it should certainly not be used regularly or to excess.
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Please Note: The information on this web site and any resources noted is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. We cannot be held responsible for any results obtained. We strongly urge you to talk with your physician before starting any diet or applying any changes to your nutritional or medication routine.
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