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Wu-Yi Tea is not only great for weight loss and cleansing, did you know that it is one of the best beverages you can drink for your health?  Study after study shows that tea and more specifically wu-yi tea, is not only considered a slimming tea, but one of the best drinks for your long term health.  This is due to the high amounts of antioxidants that are in the tea.  You have heard of antioxidants right?  It seems that word is all over the news now to promote certain drinks, skin care, food etc.  But Wu-Yi Tea, and more specifically Wu-Yi Tea products from the Wu-Yi Tea Company are loaded to the max with antioxidants and more specifically polyphenols that combat harmful free radicals in the body and have been known to promote long term health benefits.*  If you notice our tea labels of our products that we proudly display on our website for all to see, we add 98% polyphenols back into our Original Wu-Yi Tea to make is 4 times as potent as far as getting your high count of antioxidants as drinking just one cup of regular tea.*  Additionally, our Wu-Yi Slim Caps and other teas, Wu-Yi Acai Power Tea, Wu-Yi Energy Tea, Wu-Yi Revive Tea and Wu-Yi Cleanse & Slim Tea have high amount of polyphenols and antioxidants from our organic green AND oolong tea extracts.

Study after study has shown the myriad of health benefits.  The benefits of drinking Wu-Yi  Tea has been known to help with:

  • Weight Loss
  • Cholesterol
  • Energy and Metabolism
  • Prevention of heart disease and strokes
  • Fighting the aging process
  • Preventing Cancer and help with infections
  • Promoting healthy bones and skin
  • Reducing the effects stress has on the body
  • Reduce the effects of hypertension
  • Reduce the effects of Type II Diabetes. 

If you simply “google” tea and health benefits you will find a vast amount of studies that have been conducted explain the relationship between the antioxidants in tea and your health, and more and more studies are coming out each day with even more exciting evidence.  Below are summaries of studies that relate to the great health benefits of drinking Wu-Yi Tea and tea high in polyphenols.
There is a great article on green tea and its health benefits on WebMD:
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea
This article summarizes many health benefits including the possibility of tea preventing cancers and talks about many studies regarding green tea and certain types of cancer.

Oolong Tea (Wu-Yi Tea) and Weight Loss-

This website talks about the health and weight loss benefits of oolong tea:   www.oolongtea.org

“Polyphenol in oolong tea is effective in controlling obesity. Specifically speaking, it activates the enzyme that is responsible for dissolving triglyceride. It has been confirmed that the continuous intake of oolong tea contributes to enhancing the function of fat metabolism and to controlling obesity.”

Oolong Tea (Wu-Yi Tea) Increases Fat Metabolism and Decreases Obesity

Scientific studies that are discussed at OolongTea.org, suggest that laboratory tests in both animals and humans prove that Oolong tea decreases fat cells, increases the rate of metabolism and clearly decreases triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels in some people.

The animal study included three groups of rats. The control group of rats were fed a normal diet, while the second group of rats were fed a high-calorie diet with additional fat and water. The third group ingested the same high calorie diet with the only difference being the addition of being given Oolong tea. The two groups of rats that were given a high calorie diet gained more weight than the control group. However, scientists found that the group that was given Oolong tea had a smaller quantity of visceral and subcutaneous fat than the group that did not ingest the tea, proving that the Oolong tea prevented
obesity without affecting growth.

During a clinical trial of seventy-five obese people who had become obese due to over-eating and lack of exercise, echography sensors proved that the Oolong tea decreased the thickness of subcutaneous fat after only six weeks of use.

For the individuals that had higher than standard triglycerides and cholesterol before the test, post trial testing showed that triglycerides and cholesterol levels clearly dropped in some people.

As an added benefit to the study, sixty-seven percent of people lost weight. Between the animal study and human trials, it has been confirmed that Oolong tea promotes fat metabolism and controls obesity. For more information on this study, click here to view.

More Weight Loss Studies:

-“Oolong tea is shown to promote weight loss.”  Click here to view
-“Suntory Finds that Oolong Tea-derived Polymerized Polyphenol Has Anti-obesity Effect.  Click here to view
-“Polyphenol-enriched oolong tea increases fecal lipid excretion"

Oolong Tea (Wu-Yi Tea) Increases Lipid & Cholesterol Excretion in Feces

A study was conducted by the International Public Health Nutrition, Graduate School of Health Biosciences, The University of Tokushima, Tokushima Japan, Institute for Health Care Science, Suntory Ltd, Osaka, Japan and the Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan to determine the the possibility of Oolong tea reducing dietary lipid absorption in humans.
During a double-blind placebo-controlled study, twelve healthy adults were divided into two groups. Each day, every individual was given 38 grams of of lipids from potato chips and instructed to drink a total of 750 ml of tea throughout three meals of the day. The control group was given a placebo, while the other group was given polyphenol-enriched Oolong tea. During the final days of each treatment period, samples were collected from each individual to measure lipid excretion in the feces.
The findings of the study showed that lipid and cholesterol excretion were higher in the group who ingested polyphenol-enriched Oolong tea. To view the original study, click here.

More Cholesterol Lowering Studies:

-Oolong tea fights fat and cholesterol Click here to view
-Inhibitory Effect of Oolong Tea on the Oxidative State of Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Click here to view
-Oolong tea increases plasma adiponectin levels and low-density lipoprotein particle size in patients with coronary artery disease. Click here to view
- Effects of Oolong Tea Supplementation on Lipid Peroxidation of Athletes at Rest and Post-exhaustive Exercise Click here to view

Oolong Tea, Wu-Yi Tea Increases Energy Metabolism

Wu-Yi Yea is not only great for its weight loss benefits, it also well known to increase energy which is turn speeds up the metabolism.  This has wonderful effects other than just weight loss.  Increased metabolism means more fat is being flushed out of the body faster along with other harmful toxins that can promote disease and illness.  Wu-Yi Tea is great for offering energy and keeping the body clean and the metabolism functional at optimal levels.  Studies on the energy and metabolism effect  from Wu-Yi Tea have been conducted and have shown some amazing results.  See below:
A Japanese study proves that Oolong tea (wu-yi tea) increases energy levels. The study was conducted by the Department of Applied Nutrition, The University of Tokushima School of Medicine, Tokushima, Japan, the School of Social Health, the Fukuoka
Prefecture University, Fukuoka, Japan, Suntory Research Center, Osaka, Japan; and the School of Food and Nutrition, Seinan Junior College, Fukuoka, Japan.
Eleven healthy Japanese females were used in a crossover design study of water, Oolong tea and Green tea. During the 120 minutes following the consumption of each beverage, energy expenditure and resting energy expenditure were measured using an indirect calorimeter. The results suggest that Oolong tea increases energy expenditure by its polymerized polyphenols. For more information on this study, click here.

Oolong Tea (Wu-Yi Tea) Increases Metabolic Rate and Fat Oxidation in Men

A study was conducted to measure the fat oxidation and energy expenditure in men who drink Oolong tea. The study did show significant increases in energy expenditure and a twelve percent increase in fat oxidation.
The study conducted was a randomized cross over design which included twelve men who refrained from drinking or eating any caffeinated or flavanoid substances for a period of four days prior to the study.
Participants consumed four different beverages which included plain water, Oolong tea, half strength Oolong tea and water which contained the equivalent amount of caffeine found in the full strength tea. For a period of three days, energy expenditure was measured throughout a twenty-four hour period.
The study showed that both the full strength tea and caffeinated water significantly increased energy expenditure. The benefits of drinking the tea included a twelve percent increase in fat oxidation from drinking the full-strength tea, over water. For more information click here.
So you see Wu-Yi Tea is wonderful for the energy and metabolism levels which in turn promotes good health.

Oolong Tea May Prevent The Risk of Heart Disease & Stroke

-“Drinking tea reduces the risk of heart attack, protects against cancer, strengthens bones and protects against tooth plaque and decay”  European Journal of Clinical Nutrition click here
Contrary to popular belief, the small amounts of caffeine found in tea are not dehydrating and do replace fluids throughout the body, which is the point in drinking water. In addition to providing the same benefits of water alone, tea also contains powerful antioxidants called polyphenols, preventing cellular damage to the body and reduces the risk of heart attack, protects against cancer, strengthens bones and protects against tooth plaque and decay.

This research published in the the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition includes studies conducted by a research team at King's College London. The team declared that drinking tea offers equal, if not more health benefits than drinking water alone. Essentially, tea is water in which herbs are soaked.

For more information on this study, click here.

More Cholesterol Lowering Studies:

Reduce Heart Disease, Strokes, and Cancer by Drinking Oolong Tea
Click here to view

Wu-Yi Tea and Cancer Prevention

Tea polyphenols may act as chemopreventive agents against gastric and esophageal cancer development. Click here to view
A study conducted by researchers at USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, shows that tea polyphenols have anticarcinogenic properties. The study used 18,244 men and 722 control subjects and included twelve years of follow up. The present study provides direct evidence that tea polyphenols may act as chemopreventive agents against gastric and esophageal cancer development. Click here to view

More Studies about the Affects of Oolong Tea & Cancer:

-Oolong tea polyphenol extract induces apoptosis in human stomach cancer cells. Click here to view
-Tea drinkers may have lower skin cancer risk Click here to view
-“Drinking tea reduces the risk of heart attack, protects against cancer, strengthens bones and protects against tooth plaque and decay”  European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Click here to view
Reduce Heart Disease, Strokes, and Cancer by Drinking Oolong Tea Click here to view

Wu-Yi Tea (Oolong Tea) Reduce the effects of Type 2 Diabetes

-Oolong tea may be an effective adjunct to oral hypoglycemic agents in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Click here to view

Researchers in Miaoli, Japan conducted a study to determine the benefits of Oolong herbal tea in type 2 diabetes patients. The crossover design study which consisted of drinking Oolong tea and water for thirty days, restricted participants from drinking any herbal tea for the fourteen days prior to the study.

The twenty participants who were enrolled in the study were instructed to continue taking hyperglycemic drugs as prescribed. Study related testing indicated that the Oolong tea significantly lowered concentrations of plasma glucose and fructosamine suggesting that all natural Oolong tea may be an effective adjunct to oral hypoglycemic agents in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. For more information on this study, Click here to view.
 

Oolong Tea May Protect Against Hypertension

A study showed that people who drink 120mL or more of moderate strength green or Oolong tea per day remarkably reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure. The one year study of 1,507 participates aged 20 years and older with no previous history of hypertension, showed a 46% decrease in risk of developing hypertension in those who consumed 120mL of tea each day, compared to non-tea drinkers. Participates who consumed 600 mL or more tea each day, further decreased their risk of hypertension by 65%. Results were adjusted based on lifestyle, diet and traditional risk factors.
Evidence from this study indicates that long term consumption of Green or Oolong tea may provide protective effects on hypertension risk.
For more information on this study, Click here to view.

More Studies on the Affects of Oolong Tea & High Blood Pressure

Green, Oolong Tea Significantly Reduce Risk of Hypertension
Click here to view

Oolong Tea, Wu-Yi Tea, May Prevent Bacterial Infections

Two studies indicate that the polyphenol in Oolong tea may protect against bacterial infections, including streptococci and dental infections.
-Oolong tea polyphenols inhibit experimental dental caries in SPF rats infected with mutans streptococci. May prevent dental infection.
Click here to view
-Inhibitory effect of oolong tea polyphenols on glycosyltransferases of mutans Streptococci- May prevent or inhibit bacteria infections.
Click here to view

Oolong Tea, Wu-Yi Tea,  May Increase Bone Strength & Density

According to researchers from the National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Tainan, Taiwan, long term consumption of Oolong tea may help strengthen bones. The study included a survey and bone-mineral tests of 1,037 men and women over the age of thirty. Included in the study were drinkers of black, green and Oolong tea as well as non tea drinkers. Similar, beneficial results were reported for each type of tea - showing marked increases in benefits to tea drinkers.

The results indicated that habitual tea drinkers, drinking at least two cups of tea per day for a period of six years or more, had the highest bone density, at 2.3% higher than the non tea drinkers. The difference was even further increased in those who drank tea for a period of ten years or more with a 6.2% higher bone density than the non-tea drinkers.

The study showed no increase in bone strength or density in those who drank tea for a period of five years or less, compared to the non-tea drinkers.

For more information on this study, Click here to view.

More Studies In Relation to Oolong Tea and Bone Health:

-“Drinking tea reduces the risk of heart attack, protects against cancer, strengthens bones and protects against tooth plaque and decay”  European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Click here to view

Oolong Tea To Treat Skin Disorder, Recalcitrant Atopic Dermatitis

-Polyphenols in Oolong tea may assist in the Management of Recalcitrant Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Click here to view
118 patients who were previously diagnosed with Recalcitrant Atopic Dermatitis completed a study to determine the affects of Oolong tea in the treatment of recalcitrant AD. Patients were instructed to continue with any treatment regimen that had been previously prescribed by their physicians.

Participants were instructed to steep a 10g teabag in boiling water for five minutes and then divide the beverage into three equal servings. The patients drank three servings of tea daily, after the three main meals of the day.

Photographs of lesion sites were taken prior to the study and again at one month and six months into the study. The photographs were examined and assessed on a scale of one to six that indicated significantly improved results to worsed results.

Beneficial effects of the Oolong tea were noted in as little as one week into the study with sixty-three percent of participants showing marked to moderate improvement of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis after one month and fifty-four percent continuing to show improvement after six months.

For more information on this study, Click here to view.
-The benefit of polyphenol in oolong tea has been confirmed by clinical trials to remove free radicals. Click here to view

Oolong Tea, Wu-Yi Tea, Provides Anti-Aging Benefits

A scientific study was conducted to test the anti-aging benefits of drinking Oolong tea. Free radicals are responsible for many signs of aging such as wrinkles and dark spots on the skin. The study confirmed that Oolong tea enhances the bodies own reaction too free radicals and the tea also directly removes the free radicals from the body.

Throughout the study, participants would drink the tea two times per day for a period of three months. The bodies ability to react to free radicals was tested before and after drinking the study. At the end of the three month trial, the study concluded that regular consumption of Oolong tea increases the affect of an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, that is naturally produced in the body and is responsible for removing free radicals.

Additionally, the study confirmed that Oolong tea itself also removes free radicals and improves spleen and kidney weak symptoms, diagonosed in Chinese Herbalism.

For more information on this study, Click here to view.

Anti-Stress Effect of Oolong Tea, Wu-Yi Tea

A study was done to test the effects of a Chinese herbal tea, oolong tea on metabolism of plasma fat in mice under restraint stress. The study, conducted by the Institute for Health Care Science, Suntory Ltd, Mishima-gun, Osaka, Japan concluded that mice who ingested Oolong tea showed a significant improvement of the effects of stress by over seven and over eighteen percent.

Furthermore, the study concluded that the ability of the tea to reduce stress were due to the natural polyphonols of the Oolong tea and didn't depend of the caffeine in the tea.
For more information on this study, Click here to view

More and more articles are coming out every day about the health benefits of drinking tea.  So drink up and cheers to your better health!