Tea–An Effective Anti-obesity Agent
Research has found that tea is a potent anti-obesity agent, despite differences in composition and mechanism of action between different types of tea.
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As we all know, tea polyphenols are the beneficial components shared by tea, and among all kinds, green tea is the most prominent. The main component of tea polyphenols, EGCG, can produce anti-obesity effects by regulating the activity of metabolic enzymes, regulating the structure and composition of intestinal flora, regulating the signaling pathway of fat synthesis, and increasing energy consumption and body heat production.
Numerous experiments have shown that the anti-obesity and lipid-lowering performance of Pu-erh cooked tea is more obvious, and the following types of active substances are mainly at play.
- Theabrownin: A large amount of theabrownin will be formed in the fermentation process of Pu-erh cooked tea, which can accelerate the consumption of sugar and fat and the metabolism of nutrients. Therefore, it may be an important weight loss and lipid-lowering component in Pu-erh tea.
- Tea polysaccharides have health care functions such as lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, improving immunity and anti-oxidation.
- Statins. The study found that the older the Pu-erh tea, the higher the content of statins. These substances can reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.