Real Health World

Real Health News and Tips for the Modern World

The Health Benefits of Oolong Tea

without comments

The unique flavor and aroma of Oolong tea has been a wonderful deviation from the usual varieties of tea. But like many other tea types, Oolong tea and weight loss are two much related concepts as the former can bring about the latter, including other health benefits like…

1. It contains higher amount of polyphenols

Polyphenols are anti-oxidative substances that can inhibit the growth of tumors by removing free radicals. This has been established in a recent study wherein 80% of all tea drinkers in Shanghai, China participated. Among them all, those who drank Oolong tea regularly had the lowest risk of developing stomach cancer.

2. Foils skin damage

The Polyphenols found in Oolong tea also helps foil skin damage. By taking out free radicals, skin ageing is brought back to its normal pace. This makes the skin free from dark pigments and blemishes brought about by maturation. Now you wouldn’t have to go to expensive salons and buy those expensive creams and gadgets that promise you to prevent ageing. With Oolong tea, you can stay young from within.

3. Cut down triglyceride level

Fatty deposits known as triglycerides can cause serious damage to your heart even if your cholesterol count is in the good range. It is important therefore to control these fatty deposits by losing weight and lessening the intake of saturated fats. Even better, you can add Oolong tea to your diet because it activates the enzymes responsible for melting these fatty deposits thereby increasing your fat metabolism.

4. Lesser caffeine content

Too much caffeine can bolster your heart to the point that you can suffer from palpitations. So before that happens, you have to cut down on your coffee intake and look for better alternatives and Olong tea is one of them. A hot cup of Oolong tea has half the amount of caffeine found in black tea and green tea. As mentioned, it can also offer a relaxing effect and plus you get a myriad of health benefits from it. So instead of drinking two cups – or perhaps more – of coffee a day, cut it down to one and appropriate the second for Oolong tea. In the long run, your will surely feel the wonderful benefits that any other beverage cannot bring to you.

Related posts:

  1. What Vitamin E Can Do for You Vitamin E, one of the most popular vitamins,...

Written by Ben

September 26th, 2011 at 9:35 am