What are the great health benefits of wu long tea and how can they help me?
Wu long tea benefits are very simiular to that of green tea benefits, save the scientific fact that wu long is a stronger fat burner! Also, the flavor of wu long may be more appealing to some folks for it is not as grassy like some green teas, and instead, is rather sweet.
Wu long Tea Can Help You Lose Weight!
A study done at Japan's University of Tokushima School of Medicine which was published in the Journal of Medical Investigation found that wu long tea has more than twice the calorie burning properties than Japanese green tea. People who consumed wu long over green tea daily experienced better fat oxidation; which equals weight loss.
In another related study done at the Suntory Research Center in Osaka, Japan we learn that drinking wu long tea 15 minutes before eating a meal can help abate the build up of obese-causing carbohydrates. Wu long tea goes great with some meals as well, so why not have a second cup?
Health Benefits of Wu long Tea And Your Skin
In a 2004 study done by Dr. Kenichi Yanagimoto along with his colleagues from the University of California, Davis, he revealed that people who consumed wu long tea had a 50 percent reduction in free radicals!
The build up of these free radicals can cause aging of the skin, wrinkles, and dark spots, along with other and more serious health issues.
Another study conducted by researches at Japan's Shiga University of Medical Science suggest that the daily intake of wu long tea can improve skin condition within a month.
This study was published in the academic journal "Archives of Dermatology".
Improved Immunity And Well-being
More health benefits of wu long tea include a stronger immune system and a more focused state of mind.
According to a 2004 study published in a scientific journal "Antioxidants & Redox Signaling", people who drank wu long tea developed a stronger immune system. This is in fact the case with drinking all teas, especially white tea!
The catechins and polyphenols found in all tea can help ward off infections and disease causing bacteria.
It is stated in a Chinese pharmaceutical book called The Compendium of Materia Medica that drinking tea will make one live long and stay in good shape.
Wu long is different from conventional fat burners because it is all natural. While this tea does contain caffeine (like all tea), it has less than half compared to a cup of coffee. It is also believed that the caffeine found in tea contributes to the fat burning properties, however is not the main active "ingredient"
Improved Oral Hygiene
Wrapping up the health benefits of wu long tea, we learn about the promotion of healthy teeth.
In a study done from the Department of Dentistry at Japan's Osaka University, results indicate that wu long tea can inhibit the growth of plaque and help prevent tooth decay.
So a cup of wu long a day may keep the dentist away!
I hate going to the dentist like most folks, so this one interests me the most!
So, we learned some pretty interesting things about the health benefits of wu long tea. However drinking just for your health should not be the only reasons for tea consumption.
Do it for the pure enjoyment, culture, and pass time. Tea is great company if one is alone, and of course it is always nice to know that it does good for your health too.
