Does Slim Tea Make You Lose Weight?
Slimming teas are often advertised as a way of losing weight and cleansing the body. The theory is that tea stimulates digestion, aids metabolism, and, in some cases, rids the body of impurities.
Weight loss teas claim to suppress appetite, increase fat burning and increase metabolism.
But are they working? This article looks at scientific evidence without selling.
Weight loss tea is a mixture of tea and herbs, depending on the brand. They are said to help with weight loss by increasing fat burning, increasing metabolism and suppressing appetite.
Many teas are also marketed as fit teas and detox teas, claiming they increase energy and rid the body of toxins.
Most of these teas come with a recommended exercise and eating plan to follow in addition to drinking tea daily or two. They are generally expensive and heavily marketed on social media.
Social media influencers can make thousands of dollars promoting this tea as a fundamental weight loss strategy. But YouTube and Instagram stars aren't required to check, understand, or even actually drink the stuff they post. It turns out that the heart-healthy tea you actually want to drink, which is scientifically linked to good health outcomes, and is cheaper than detox teas and much safer for the body in the long time.
Green tea is not normally fermented. The leaves are quite steamed and then pounded by hand.
It is particularly high in the most powerful type of catechin, called EGCG. People who consumed EGCG-rich green tea extract or drank green tea that contains catechins experienced moderate weight loss. Maybe about 3 pounds over 3 months. To get the same amount of EGCG used in the study, you would need to drink about 6 to 7 cups of your typical green tea daily. Green tea extract could be risky. Although rare, high doses of tea extract found in some weight loss supplements have been associated with serious liver damage.Black Tea
This is a type of tea often served in Chinese restaurants and used to make iced tea. It is fermented, a process which allows it to change chemically and often increases its caffeine content. The tea has a strong and rich flavor. Whether it helps with weight loss isn't certain. But studies conducted on mice suggest substances called polyphenols in black tea can help block fat from being absorbed in the intestines. Pay attention to what you pour into your tea. Drinking black tea the British way - with milk - might curb its fat-blocking ability. (everyday health)
The weight-loss claims about tea are dubious, and too much tea can be bad for your kidneys
The weight loss claims regarding tea are more controversial. Many of the studies that people use to support dietary tea claims have been done on mice, not humans.
Some scientists are intrigued by appetite-regulating chemicals called catechins that are so common in green and oolong tea varieties.
There is evidence that for some people, drinking green tea rich in catechins may help burn more fat. But experts treat these findings with caution, because studies tend to be small, effects are minimal, and results are not entirely convincing. (Some studies, for example, were only conducted on a small group of men, while other results found ethnic differences in the benefits of drinking tea.)
Another problem with larger population-based studies is that tea drinkers tend to have healthier lifestyles overall, so it's difficult to know how many of the observed health benefits the researchers saw in them were really from the tea they drank.
It's also possible to drink too much tea, regardless of the type. The plant chemical oxalate, abundant in tea, can cause kidney problems, if you consume it glass after glass.
Diuretics and Laxatives in Weight Loss Tea
Many weight-loss teas contain laxatives, caffeine or diuretics. These ingredients can lead to short-term water weight loss, giving you the illusion of losing weight or feeling slimmer.
Loss of water weight is a decrease in the amount of water stored in the body. This type of weight loss is not from reducing fat stores and is not a sustainable weight loss method.
As soon as you stop using the tea or hydrating properly, you will regain your water weight.
Loss of water weight can also lead to dehydration. This is not a healthy or safe practice and can lead to serious health problems. In order for weight loss to be sustainable, you need to reduce the amount of fat stored in the body.
Laxatives
Many weight loss teas contain a naturally occurring laxative called senna. Laxatives make you defecate more often, and in some cases senna can cause abdominal cramps, pain and diarrhea.
Long-term use of laxatives is not only unpleasant, but also harmful.
Continuous use may cause your body to become dependent on laxatives, which is especially problematic when you stop taking them. Dehydration and severe electrolyte imbalance may also occur. Note also that psyllium husk, a type of fiber supplement, can have a laxative effect. It is typically used as an ingredient in weight loss teas.
Diuretics
Diuretics make you pee, because they stimulate the body to excrete increased water and sodium.
This may be useful if your body is retaining excess fluids. They are not useful for long term weight loss and can cause dehydration. Natural diuretics found in weight loss teas include: Dandelion, Parsley, Hibiscus, Hazelnut
Cumin, nettle, and caffeine.
Tea leaves naturally contain caffeine, even in small amounts.
Effectiveness
There is little evidence that the weight loss teas are effective.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company that sold their tea as a weight loss supplement. At least 2 lawsuits involve companies whose ads make false claims about the effectiveness of their teas in aiding weight loss.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not recognize slimming teas as being effective.
Some ingredients, such as caffeine and senna, are FDA-approved for different reasons.
Caffeine is recognized as a stimulant without a major effect on weight loss. Similarly, senna is known to be a irritating ingredient in the colon and can be used as a mild laxative.
Most positive reviews about slimming teas can be found on sites that sell products or that promote a naturalist lifestyle. Some point to the small studies that have already been done.
However, there is little evidence to support claims that slimming teas influence weight loss.
Recent studies confirm the various health benefits of black or green tea. Slimming teas, however, must be used with caution.
It is best to consult a doctor or other healthcare provider who is not involved in selling slimming teas before using any product.
A person should also do as much research as possible to find out about the success rates, complaints, and potential side effects of the product they are considering.
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