This tea helps you lose weight during sleep

Losing weight effortlessly may seem like the biggest struggle, but what if we tell you that now you can enjoy your favourite cup of tea and lose weight without putting in any endeavours! This might sound unbelievable, but according to a recent study by the University of Tsukaba, drinking oolong tea before bedtime may help in losing weight.

There’s no denying the fact that drinking a warm cup of caffeine-free tea instantly helps in relaxing the nerves. However, not all tea blends can help in inducing sleep so one must choose their cuppa wisely. According to the study, it was found that oolong tea helps in accelerating the metabolism, it was observed that oolong tea had positive effects on the metabolism, which further improves the gut health and improves mental health.

The study was conducted on 12 adults for two weeks to understand the effect of drinking oolong tea on metabolism and fat burning.

The research was conducted on individuals between the age group of 20 and 56 and people were divided into 3 groups and were given different blends like caffeine, oolong and placebo.

The research results showed that consuming oolong tea and caffeine drinks promoted fat reducing by at least 20 percent. But after consumption of oolong tea people had improved sleep patterns and it also helped in inducing sleep. As per the lead researcher, Professor Kumpei Tokuyama, "The stimulatory effects of oolong tea on fat breakdown during sleep could have real clinical relevance for controlling body weight. However, more research is needed to understand the impact of oolong tea over a long period of time.”

Apart from inducing sleep and fixing erratic sleep patterns, oolong tea also helps in improving metabolism, managing blood sugar levels and reduces cell growth due to oxidative stress. Lastly, it helps in improving cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.