Uncle Lee's Dieters Tea Weight Loss Tea for Men and Women 30 Tea Bags (4)

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Herbal teas can play an essential part in positive changes to your lifestyle, but they’re not going to slim your waist or make you drop a dress size on their own. One animal study found that high doses of hibiscus tea reduced BMI and could protect against obesity and oxidative stress in rats fed a high sugar diet ( 21).

The most popular varieties are green, black, and oolong — all of which are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant ( 1). Although feeling light-headed or dizzy is a less common side effect, it could be due to drinking too much caffeine from tea. She primarily covers stories related to healthcare policy, maternal mental health, parenting, and personal finance.White tea stands out among other types of tea because it is minimally processed and is harvested while the tea plant is still young.

Here's the funny thing about chamomile: Although it's the most popular tea for bedtime, there's actually no evidence that it improves the length or quality of sleep. That said, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends not exceeding the 200-mg mark ( 13). In fact, a 2014 test-tube study showed that rooibos tea increased fat metabolism and helped block the formation of fat cells ( 22). Using loose leaf tea can be messier than teabags (you’ll need to use a filter/strainer or a special teapot) but offers the bonus of being more flavourful than a tea bag. We were dubious at first as to how this would taste but this tea is surprisingly drinkable and not as strong as we’d expected.Thus, to err on the side of caution, it’s best not to drink more than about 3 cups (710 ml) per day ( 4).

This aromatic beverage is most commonly made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a type of evergreen shrub native to Asia ( 1). None of the teas featured should be used as a replacement for food and instead should be enjoyed in combination with regular meals and exercise. Growing in popularity, they’re thought to be a healthier alternative to regular tea and come in a range of flavours and blends. Lycium barbarum, the plant from which gojis are harvested, is a traditional Asian medicinal therapy for diabetes, but it also boasts a slimming effect.

If you have low iron but still enjoy drinking tea, consider having it between meals as an extra precaution. At least two lawsuits involved companies whose advertising made false claims about the effectiveness of their tea in aiding weight loss.