It is as effective as a medicine against obesity.
Excess weight is a problem that affects millions of people around the world. Some are at the “overweight” stage while others have reached that of obesity, a disease with multiple consequences on physical and mental health. Numerous studies are carried out daily to find new solutions to the prevention of weight problems. Recently, Turkish researchers explored a promising avenue: that of a tea known for its “powerful antioxidant properties” as they recall.
For this study, 72 rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: one receiving the famous tea and a high-fat diet; the other, the same diet and a known anti-obesity drug, Orlistat. Once the diet was eaten, the researchers assessed the levels of leptin (hormone linked to appetite), asprosin (hormone promoting glucose production) and insulin (hormone that regulates blood sugar). According to their observations, leptin and asprosin levels decreased as did insulin resistance. They also noted a reduction in the size of fat cells, areas of inflammation, bad cholesterol, triglycerides, and stabilization of blood sugar levels.
A difference was evident in the group that received the tea. Despite a high-fat diet, these rats gained less weight than the others. The effects of the drink were even found to be comparable to those of the anti-obesity drug. “Our study revealed that white tea (the famous drink, editor’s note) has a preventive effect against obesity by reducing oxidative stress in rats fed a high-fat diet. White tea could be potentially beneficial against obesity. obesity and its complications”we can read in the magazine “Life”.
White tea has the particularity of being made up of extracts of buds of Camellia sinensiscollected from the early stages of the harvest, allowing it to retain its essential nutrients. It is obtained without going through the fermentation stage, giving it a delicate, floral and slightly sweet flavor. Antioxidant, white tea has a lower dose of theine than other teas. In light of this study, it also seems to be a promising alternative to combat weight problems, with few side effects.