Tea is a caffeinated beverage. A major benefit of drinking oolong tea is heightened awareness and energy along with
sharpened thinking skills. These effects are directly related to the level of caffeine , and a related chemical, theophylline. The effects increase as the caffeine level increases. Some drink oolong tea to prevent or treat obesity and diabetes.Polyphenols in oolong tea might be helpful in inhibiting digestive enzyme α–amylase. Over-activity of α–amylase is responsible for high blood sugar levels, making oolong tea potentially helpful to people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
Oolong tea is made from the camellia sinensis plant. Its dried leaves and leaf buds are used to make several different teas, including black and green teas. Oolong tea is fermented for longer than green tea , but less than black tea. It contains caffeine which affects thinking and alertness. Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system , heart , and muscles. People use oolong tea for mental alertness. It is also used for obesity , diabetes, high blood pressure, autism, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses. Don't confuse oolong tea with other caffeine sources, including coffee, black tea, and green tea.
What are the risks of oolong tea?
What is oolong tea?
the major risks of oolong tea are the risks associated with
drinking caffeine chronically or excessively. They include:
rapid heartbeat
pregnant women should limit themselves to no more than three cups of tea a day since excess caffeine can cause problems such as premature birth and low birth weight. Drinking tea can interfere with
iron absorption, which can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
You should not drink oolong tea with
other stimulants such as amphetamines or ephedrine. Doing so could cause serious heart problems. Avoid oolong tea if you take blood -thinning medications such as heparin or warfarin.
A study from taiwan found that middle-aged and elderly people often drink tea to help protect their hearing. In a study involving 265 participants over 55 years of age, researchers found that before adjusting for other factors, the pps (pitch morphological sequence score of central hearing) of the participants in the oolong tea group was significantly higher than that of the other group. After the researchers excluded factors such as age, gender, waist circumference, smoking, drinking, drinking coffee, vitamin supplements, chronic diseases, etc. , they found that the participants in the oolong tea group were significantly better at recognizing sounds of different frequencies than those who did not drink oolong tea.
The antioxidant flavonoids in oolong tea help your body neutralize some bad bacteria in order to support your immune system. Oolong can also encourage good bacteria, especially in your gut. The result is increased overall well-being and a better-feeling you. Although oolong supports the immune system, it’s no replacement for a regularly scheduled doctor’s visit. It also doesn’t replace immune-balancing vitamins and supplements. Still, when used alongside regular appointments and supplements, oolong helps lighten the load.