Nowadays, slimming tea is becoming more and more common. We often see information on the Internet that claims the weight loss effect of slimming tea. Is this information consistent with the actual results? Is it just matching the price tag? A medical research It was found that there is no specific research on the effect of slimming tea on weight loss, but there are many studies on the effect of green tea and black tea on weight loss.
The researchers conducted a systematic review of five studies comparing the changes in body weight of more than 300 high-risk type 2 diabetes and heart disease patients. The researchers gave participants green tea, fermented tea (Puehr) or tea extract, and compared Received placebo tea extract (inactive ingredients) and changes in body weight of participants who did not drink tea at all. The results were found in high-risk type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as people who ate more healthy food and exercised more. People who consume tea or tea extracts lose about 4 kilograms of body weight; more interestingly, the average weight loss is about 350 grams in those who do not accept healthy lifestyle recommendations and do not carry multiple risk factors.
Related studies have shown that most of the weight loss depends on the effect of people following a healthy lifestyle recommendation, and there may be additional motivations to support this recommendation for those at high risk of other health problems; researchers After analyzing six studies, they examined the effects of a mixture of catechins and caffeine or caffeine-only tea on the body's energy expenditure. Catechin is a compound with bitter taste in tea; the researchers found that Adding catechins and caffeine or a mixture of caffeine-only teas can increase the level of energy burned in the day (about 5%), which doesn't seem to sound much, but it is equivalent to 430 kJ per day. Or the heat contained in a medium banana.
In another article, the researchers studied the effects of green tea and additional tea extracts on body weight regulation, compared to people who did not consume green tea and its extracts for more than three months. The weight of the extract will be reduced by 1.3 kg.
Slimming tea contains herbal tea ingredients, herbal extracts and other additives; although some compounds have been around for many years, quality studies on the effectiveness of these compounds have been limited, and a previous report pointed out that using herbs to lose weight The tea party is also suffering from heart failure. This slimming tea is considered illegal to add weight-loss drugs that can induce heart problems, so consumers must be cautious.
Some of the plant compounds that can be added to slimming tea are as follows. Consumers must check the label when purchasing.
1, senna, a laxative for constipation; 2, valerian root, evidence that it may improve sleep quality; 3, burdock root, which is thought to contain a compound that diuretic, and also increases The amount of urine in an individual; 4, Malus tea, a common plant in South America, whose leaves can be used to make polyphenol-rich beverages, while polyphenols in plants can help fight disease; It also contains caffeine, so it seems to produce an effect similar to coffee on the body. A recent study found that mate can also help reduce the body's cholesterol levels. 5, dandelion leaves, which contain some Special compounds, have a certain diuretic effect, but there is solid evidence to prove this effect; 6, celery seed, which can be used as a spice, its active ingredient celery aldehyde is considered to have a certain anti-cancer effect; 7, Calendula, which can be eaten, and a review of the medicinal value of calendula in an article found that calendula has promoted wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
As long as we don't have any sensitivity or chemical intolerance to the ingredients in slimming tea, they may have a strong placebo effect and promptly remind us to stick to a weight loss diet. What's more interesting is that this placebo effect also seems to be Can be supported by some research institutes. Although the price of slimming tea is different, you must check the 'disclaimer' on the label before you pay for it. The product label may be written like this in order to achieve maximum health benefits. The product should be taken on a low calorie diet and kept on a daily basis, and the results vary from person to person'.
So we might as well consider whether we can benefit from a $30 worth of slimming tea, or try to buy a box of plain green or black tea, or spend more money to buy more fruits and vegetables. It suggests that large intakes of fruits and vegetables may be effective in reducing the risk of weight gain, and of course reduce the risk of multiple diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, and age-related health decline. .
