Tea

The Health Advantages Of Oolong Tea
Lee Dobbins

Defined Tag: Oolong Tea.

Everyone knows that she is healthy for you, but Oolong tea has many health advantages that a lot of people are not aware of. Here’s an overview of some of the reasons why you might want to add a nice cup of oolong tea to you’re afternoon routine:

Polyphenols - of all types of tea, Oolong is said to have a higher amount of polyphenols which are anti-oxidative substances that fight free radicals which can cause diseases such as cancer. A study in Shanghai China showed that people who drank oolong tea at a much lower risk of stomach cancer.

Skin Damage - since Oolong tea is high in antioxidants and polyphenols it can also be very effective in helpingg keep your skin looking young and avoiding those dark pigments associated with aging.

Triglycerides - many people incorporate dietary changes to help lower their cholesterol and triglycerides but not everyone thinks of just adding tea to their diet to help with this. once again the polyphenols in Oolong tea can help you as the substance spurs an enzyme into action that can help get rid of the fatty triglycerides.

Caffeine - Oolong tea has about half as much caffeine as a loaf black tea and green tea so it’s a great choice for a late afternoon drink