The black tea promote weight loss

Health 10 October, 2017


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Published the 08.10.2017 at 12h53



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The black tea has a diet, according to a study presented in the European Journal of Nutrition. Researchers from the university of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that the polyphenols in this drink can have an influence on the microbiota and thus promote weight loss.

The consumption of tea protects against many diseases. The scientific literature reports that these herbal drinks to reduce the risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Of benefits, there are also the famous polyphenols and their anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidant.

Barrier against pathogens

The polyphenols present in the tea leaves, and in many other plants, forming in particular a barrier against pathogens, and protect the plants from UV rays. Fresh leaves of green tea contain at least 30%, while the black tea has less than half due to the fermentation of the leaves.

A lower concentration that does not reduce its profits, according to the work done in mice by researchers at UCLA. The american team has concentrated on the effect of these polyphenols on the metabolism of the liver because the latter has an impact on the weight.