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As one of the most popular and traditional types of tea in China and Taiwan, Oolong Tea is known to provide robust health benefits when consumed on the regular. Some of the health benefits of oolong tea are as follows:
- Cancer protection.
Oolong Tea with potent antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is extremely effective for preventing cancer. Research revealed countries with high populations of tea drinkers, have an overall lower rate of cancer. American clinical studies showed women, under the age of 50 who drank tea, lowered risk of breast cancer by 37%. Researchers in China found drinking tea lowered the risk of prostate cancer. In China, a study with over 1000 participants, determined consuming tea decreased the likelihood of ovarian cancer. Polyphenols promote the programmed cell death (apoptosis) of cancerous growths in the stomach and act as chemo-preventive agents to suppress the development of other forms of cancer.
- Weight Loss.
One of the most commonly stated oolong tea benefits is weight loss, and it’s a scientifically supported claim. The polyphenol compound in oolong tea enhances the metabolism of fat in the body by activating certain enzymes. Hence, the daily consumption of oolong tea promotes weight loss and reduces obesity by accelerating the process of lipolysis which enables the body to burn more fat. The oolong tea weight loss is definitely a much healthier path to choose.
- Cardiovascular benefits and cholesterol level.
On a large scale, the consumption of oolong tea is associated with a decreased risk of death from heart disease. For patients with coronary heart disease, the most common form of heart disease, oolong tea has been found to stop the spread of atherosclerosis, a regular feature of heart disease. After just a month of oolong consumption in one particular study, patients saw a significant decrease in the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. Regular consumption of oolong tea is known to reduce the cholesterol levels, thereby lowering the risk of heart attacks.
- Improving brain function, mental problems, stress buster.
The natural polyphenols present in oolong tea act as stress busters and alleviate mood swings. Drinking tea, which contains both caffeine and L-threonine, nutrients known for their impact on brain function, correlates with a marked increase in visual information processing, attention levels, alertness and calmness within the first hour of consuming the beverage.
However, the more far-reaching importance of tea as it relates to brain health is its ability to slow or prevent cognitive decline associated with age. EGCG, a polyphenol found in teas, helps improve and maintain the function of the hippocampus, a part of the brain strongly linked to learning and memory. Regularly drinking tea benefits older populations specifically by preventing cognitive decline and improving brain function.
Drinking tea for Alzheimer’s actually may reduce your risk for this disease by up to 86 percent. This may be partly because of the presence of EGCG, but the disease-preventing effects of tea are complex and not just limited to one trait of the drink. In addition, the methods by which tea helps support the brain aren’t completely understood — it’s simply been found that tea does have its part in preventing cognitive impairment.
- Stabilizes blood sugar and treatment of diabetes.
Oolong tea has higher concentrations of antioxidants called polyphenols, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, calcium, potassium, selenium, fluorine, magnesium and phosphorus. These nutrients detoxify the body, improve digestion and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes. Oolong tea is considered to be an herbal supplement for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
- Promotes healthy hair.
The benefits of tea for healthy hair have only recently come to light and it is increasingly being used in a number of hair-care products. Oolong tea, being a herbal infusion created from tender parts of the plant like flowers, shoots and leaves, promotes the growth of healthy hair. A few other benefits in the context of hair-care are as follows:
- Prevention Of Hair Loss. The antioxidants present in oolong tea are known to ensure proper metabolism of the male hormone, DHT, as any change in its metabolic activity results in hair loss. Making a tea rinse with these leaves is of great benefit in preventing the excessive shedding of hair.
- Promotes Healthy And Shiny Hair. A tea rinse made from oolong tea is of a mild and pleasant nature. Not only does it soften but it also provides an additional lustre to your hair.
- Skin problems.
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic skin disease characterized by itching, redness, swelling, scarring and, sometimes, infection of lesions due to frequent scratching. Research has shown that patients who combine dermatological treatment for this condition along with the consumption of at least 3 cups of oolong tea a day experience more relief than patients who do not consume this tea.
- Anti–Aging Benefits.
The continuous exposure of the skin to free radicals accelerates the process of aging and slows down the rate of exfoliation, resulting in the premature occurrence of wrinkles and dark spots. The high levels of antioxidants present in oolong tea slow down the oxidation of cells, leading to a much healthier-looking skin.
- Prevents osteoporosis and forms strong bones.
Oolong can protect your bones and prevent osteoporosis, especially for women who go through menopause. Those who consistently drink oolong tea are less likely to lose their bone mineral density, helping retain minerals from healthy foods consumed. It has been discovered that oolong contains magnesium and calcium in its leaves.
- Strengthens the immune system.
Known for its anti-cancer properties, oolong tea assists in maintaining a healthy immune system. The antioxidant flavonoids found in the tea prevent cellular damage. The production of anti-bacterial proteins is much higher in those who drink oolong tea, indicating a strong immune response when fighting infection.
Be sure to choose a higher quality brand of tea, because some of the store bought teas can contain excessive levels of fluoride and pesticides. Purchase from a company who tests each harvest to ensure the highest quality tea for their customers!
Where to get the Oolong Tea?
For example in the Real Canadian Superstore or DavidsTea!
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