What is Tea Tone Plus?

Advanced Formula Tea Tone Plus is a fat-burning and weight loss supplement. The research used in the creation of Tea Tone Plus was based on decades of scientific tests and research from around the world.

The ingredients of Tea Tone plus provide a number of benefits for the user, including:

·         The potential for weight loss

·         The product may lead to a decrease in appetite and improved digestion

·         The ingredients in Tea Tone may help increase concentration and memory function

·         The products in the tea-based supplement are a good source of anti-oxidants

·         Shown to have the potential to increase energy levels

Tea Tone Plus is a combination of four individual ingredients, each of which has been shown to have positive health and weight-loss effects. Each ingredient included in the advanced form of the supplement were subjected to rigorous growing and harvesting standards, to ensure each product is of the highest quality.

Tea Tone Plus is ideal for users with busy schedules who may not be able to keep up with complicated weight loss plans, because it is available in a highly concentrated pill form.

How Does Tea Tone Plus Work?

The green tea extracts found in the product inhibit the activity of digestive enzymes, making it more difficult for the human body to absorb fat from the foods that are eaten.

Fat would typically attach to the cells of the body, but with the use of Tea Tone, instead the fat is flushed from the body.

Green tea is also shown to have thermogenic properties, which means the body is forced to burn more calories due to the increased demand for energy by the respiratory and circulatory systems.

Active Ingredients in Tea Tone Plus

Each of the teas included in the advanced formula have their own set of benefits that have been recognized for hundreds of years, dating back to the Chinese culture.

·         Green tea extract is shown to significantly aid in weight loss and provide overall health and wellness benefits. A study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that green tea extract results in a substantial energy expenditure and also has a significant effect on fat oxidation. According to the researchers conducting the study, the findings show a link between green tea and weight control. The research showed the intake of green tea in study participants resulted in a 35-45% increase in daytime thermogenesis.

·         Pu-erh tea extract is less commonly known than green tea, but provides valuable benefits, nonetheless. This tea extract has been touted by television personality, Dr. Oz, who widely promotes the benefits of this lesser-known tea. The tea has been proven to aid in digestion and to provide appetite suppressing abilities. A research study conducted at the French ARMA Medical Research association showed that 299 of 350 participants achieved an average weight loss of 5-10 pounds over a two month period when following a non-restricted diet and ingesting pu-erh tea.

·         Oolong tea extract is believed to increase overall energy expenditure. A study conducted at the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Maryland showed that participants who had four cups of oolong tea per day burned an average of 67 calories per day more than the participants who did not drink the tea. Additionally, participants using the tea also showed a 3% greater energy expenditure.

·         The final product included in Tea Tone to produce results for many users is called Razberi-K, which is a ketone found only in raspberries that has been scientifically shown to reduce body fat. Ketones derived from raspberries are a normal and efficient source of fuel and energy for the human body. Ketosis, which is induced by the ingestion of ketones, is the process by which the body is metabolizing and burning body fat, as opposed to lean muscle mass. Raspberry ketone has been shown to reduce abdominal fat and the amount of fat found in the liver, and to increase the decomposition of fat.

How Are the Tea Tone Ingredients Different From Other Tea Products?

Tea Tone Plus uses only the highest quality tea leaves in the manufacture of the supplements. The way the leaves are picked and processed have a large impact on the health benefits of the tea. Leaves used in Tea Tone are picked at the optimal time of year, harvested during the day, and processed at night.

Tea polyphenols, which are responsible for the majority of tea’s health benefits, are found in the highest concentrations in the bud of the tea, which is the young, unopened leaf.

Tea Tone Plus only uses the youngest and most high-quality green tea leaves to manufacture its products.

How to Properly Use Tea Tone Plus

For the best results, Tea Tone plus should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program. Users should take one capsule with 8 ounces of water before breakfast, and one capsule with 8 ounces of water before lunch, to see optimum results.

Ordering Advanced Tea Tone Plus

To order this product, it’s important that consumers order directly from the manufacturer, to ensure the product is potent, safe and authentic. The product can be ordered at teatoneplus.com. In addition, the manufacturer offers special pricing discounts for buyers who purchase more than one bottle of the product.

Each bottle of Tea Tone sold directly from the manufacturer is a one month supply (60 pills).

The Properties of Green Tea: Dietary and Health Benefits

The properties and benefits of green tea have been known for centuries in many Asian civilizations. However, green tea has become increasingly popular in the west only in recent times, and it is only now that mainstream science has started to take notice of the long purported health benefits of green tea consumption.

Several key research studies have gathered evidence in support of many of these claims. Studies have shown that green tea consumption can have potentially positive impacts on cardiovascular health, can help in the reduction of stress related health conditions and may also have a role in preventing certain types of cancer.

This short report focuses on the effects of green tea consumption on human health, as claimed by traditional wisdom, as well as significant findings in recent scientific studies, with a particular emphasis on its role in weight loss. The report will also take a look at combining the effects of green tea, with other teas, under the process known as synergy.

Introduction

Tea, whether it is black, green or white, originates from the leaves of different varieties of the plant Camellia Sinensis. The difference between different types of tea (green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea etc.) does not lie in the species of the plant itself, but in the way the tea leaves are processed.

Green tea leaves undergo minimal oxidation as opposed to black tea leaves, which helps it retain a high proportion of its anti-oxidant content. While, there are many ways in which green tea is grown as well as processed, the common factor between all these ways is that they ensure that polyphenols and anti-oxidants are retained to the maximum.

Green tea in particular contains a high amount of natural polyphenols known as flavonoids, which have become increasingly interesting to researchers the world over due to their beneficial properties. Green tea is also rich in minerals like chromium, zinc and manganese, and a good source of vitamin C.

The Known Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has a very long history, especially in China, as Camellia Sinensis is native to this region. So long has this brew been known as an agent of good health, that it has been an integral part of ancient Chinese culture for over 4000 years.

It has been traditionally known to improve overall health and well being, stave off disease, and maintain youth. More specifically, green tea is thought to improve blood circulation, and maintain good heart health. As it is thought to improve the circulatory system of the body, it is also thought to ward off cardio-vascular diseases like angina and stroke, as well as other conditions such as diabetes mellitus.

According to traditional Chinese wisdom, green tea is also a stress buster and helps calm the nerves. It is known to be generally good for mental wellbeing and is thought to help keep the mind nimble and alert.

Green tea is traditionally thought to have anti-ageing properties, both mentally as well as physically. By keeping the mind agile and skin supple and youthful looking, and the body healthy, green tea is thought to promote longevity.

Although these claims have been made for thousands of years, it is only with the progress of modern science and medicine that we are able to test them and understand the mechanisms which are actually at work.

Let’s look at some specific research and findings on the effects of green tea on health.

Research Findings on the Effects of Green Tea

Green Tea is rich in naturally occurring anti-oxidants known as salubrious polyphenols. The beneficial properties of these anti-oxidants have been known to science for some time now: some of which include boosting immunity, anti-ageing effects and anti-cancer properties.

With the help of research we have now come to know that the anti-oxidants in green tea fight off harmful free radicals in the body, an action which has numerous positive effects on health.

Effects on Cardio Vascular Health

Research done specifically on green tea consumption suggests that ingestion of green tea, either in the form of tea or its extract, can reduce the risk of heart disease, and other cardio vascular problems such as angina and stroke.

·         In a case control study conducted in Japan, subjects who consumed one or more than one cup of green tea per day had a reduced risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage by 26% and 44% respectively than subjects who did not consume the green tea.

Green tea is known to improve the health and condition of the cells that line the walls of arteries – known as endothelial cells. Studies suggest that due to its anti-oxidation properties, it can help in keeping these cells healthy and minimize the build-up of plaque in the blood vessels. This finding has major implications for heart disease as well as blood pressure-related conditions.

Findings from studies on the relationship between green tea consumption and cholesterol levels in the body suggest that green tea may help reduce levels of bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipo-protein Cholesterol) in humans, by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the gut.

·         A recent study conducted by a team from the University of Birmingham found that the rates of fat oxidation in subjects who ingested green tea extract were 17% higher than in subjects who were given a placebo. This indicates that green tea consumption is linked to weight reduction and this has implications for many illnesses, including cardiovascular diseases.

Stress Reduction and Mental Wellbeing

Green tea consumption seems to help reduce stress and the symptoms of stress related disorders.

·         A 2009 Japanese study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that increased and more frequent intake of green tea in subjects was associated with a lower incidence of depression and symptoms related to depression.

Several other studies have suggested that green tea may have a positive association with mental wellbeing and may also help combat the effects of stress. Significantly, some studies have also linked regular consumption of green tea with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Green Tea and Cancer

Green tea contains naturally occurring anti-oxidants known as flavonoids in abundance. Naturally occurring anti-oxidants are thought to have anti-carcinogenic properties and research is still being undertaken to understand more about these properties. Based on current findings, flavonoids are thought to include properties that may inhibit tumor growth and invasion.

·         A study undertaken in China studied the eating habits of a large cohort of Chinese women. The findings showed that the regular consumption of mushrooms in combination with green tea was linked to a staggering 90% lower occurrence of breast cancer.

Effects on Immunity

·         Green tea has long been associated with longevity and improved immunity. Many recent studies have corroborated with this claim. An important study by a team at the Linus Pauling Institute, from Oregon State University, has shown that EGCG, a key anti-oxidant present in Green tea, has a strong ability to boost the immune system by increasing the regulatory T cells in the body.

Effects of Green Tea Consumption on Weight Loss

There has been a lot of interest in scientific circles in the effect green tea consumption can have on metabolism and fat reduction. Studies have found that green tea can reduce the amount of bad cholesterol and increase fat oxidation by a significant degree.

·         A study conducted in 2005 by the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Vanderbuilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee found that subjects given enriched green tea extract for a specific period had over 16% lower levels of LDL than the baseline as compared to the subjects that were given a placebo drug.

·         Findings of a 1999 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that green tea has strong thermogenic properties. Thermogenic substances boost metabolism which causes more calories to burn. The study found that green tea caused a much higher level of fat oxidation than could be attributed merely to its fat content. It was found that as much as 4% of the overall energy expenditure in 24 hours could be attributed to green tea extract. This expenditure was observed to be taking place during the day. Since the body’s own rate of burning calories (thermogenesis) contributes to 8-10% of daily energy expenditure, the burning of calories caused by green tea translated to a staggering 35-43% increase in day time thermogenesis!

·         In a 2003 study conducted in Taiwan on 1210 subjects, it was found that test subjects who had regularly consumed tea for more than ten years had a smaller waist circumference and waist to hip ratio, and lower percentage of body fat. Out of these subjects, only 4% consumed regular black tea, and 96% consumed either green or oolong tea.

·         In a controlled study conducted in France in 2001, the effect of green tea extract was studied on 70 overweight men for 12 weeks. The findings showed a 4.6% decrease in overall body weight. The researchers also observed a reduction of the waist to hip ratio by 4.5% in the test subjects.

·         In a Taiwanese study conducted in 2000, the effects of green tea consumption on fat absorption in rats fed on a high sugar diet were observed. It was seen that green tea lowered the levels of fat storage in the liver and heart, and reduced apparent fat absorption.

The significant findings of these studies, as well as other key studies suggest that green tea has significant potential to help in fat reduction and weight loss.

Using Tea in Synergy

·         Different teas such as green tea, Oolong tea, Pu-erh tea and white tea are all produced from the tea plant. As such, all the teas possess some basic characteristics that are similar to each other.

·         For instance all teas contain polyphenols, which have been shown by several studies conducted worldwide to be beneficial in weight loss and maintaining cardio vascular health, and preventing obesity.

·         However, each tea also has its own unique strengths and is not quite the same as the other tea. For instance, studies have shown green tea to be very effective in lowering fat absorption in the body, while Pu-erh tea is effective in suppressing hunger. Both these properties can be very useful in controlling weight gain and preventing obesity.

·         Hence, it may be most effective to take the teas in the right blends or combinations in order to maximize their benefits. This is what is known as synergy.

Side Effects of Green Tea Consumption

Being a completely natural substance, green tea when consumed in moderation or as prescribed, either in tea form or as an extract, does not have any known harmful side effects.

Pharmacological evidence does show that green tea anti-oxidants in very high concentrations can cause oxidative stress and liver toxicity. It is important to be aware of this fact, and exercise caution when using any commercial herbal products made from green tea extract.

Summary

Green tea has quite an impressive list of health benefits, both claimed by traditional knowledge and wisdom, as well as those that are proved and being proved by scientific research.

Its health effects are traditionally thought to include boosting immunity, anti-ageing, stress reduction and the promotion of overall good health. Many claims have received scientific backing by various studies, and the strength of evidence for the numerous benefits of green tea is increasing.

Some important findings have shown that green tea improves circulation, helps reduce bad cholesterol levels, and significantly reduces the risk of cardio vascular illness. Studies have also suggested green tea may have anti-carcinogenic properties against certain cancers, and may also have a role in preventing Alzheimer’s.

Several studies have shown that green tea plays a significant role in increased fat oxidation by stimulating metabolism, and therefore has important implications for weight loss, and preventing obesity. Taking green tea extract in combination with certain other herbal teas can be a highly effective agent of weight loss and fat reduction and this is known as synergy.

The Properties of Oolong Tea: Dietary and Health Benefits

China is the original home of tea, so it is only natural that different types of tea are an important part of Chinese culture. The difference between the teas usually lies in the way they are grown and processed. This difference in production and processing methods can result in the development of characteristics and properties that are unique to each tea.

This report will take a detailed look at the dietary and health benefits that are pertinent to Oolong tea. It will also consider taking Oolong tea with other types of teas in an effort to maximize the potential dietary and health benefits that can come from synergy.

Introduction to Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is one of the lesser known teas that originated in China centuries ago and to this day is traditionally known for its rich taste and beneficial properties. Oolong tea, like green tea, black tea, white tea and Pu-erh tea is made from the tea plant (botanical name – Camellia Sinensis), which is native to China. This tea differs from other types of tea in the way it is made.

The tea is made through a unique process which includes withering the leaves under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Within this method there are different ways in which the tea is produced, and depending on the process used, the degree of oxidation in the tea can vary - ranging from 8 to 85%.

Oolong tea is known not only for its effects on health, but also for its varied and rich taste, which can vary from sweet and aromatic with notes of honey, woody and thick, or fresh and light, depending on where and how it is produced. 

The most well known oolong tea comes from the Wuyi Rock (cliff) region in Fujian province in Southeast China, but Oolong tea is also produced elsewhere in China as well as the world, including in Taiwan and India.

Oolong tea can be taken on its own or can be combined with other teas (e.g. green tea, black tea) to combine the effects of all these teas together. This is known as synergy and is the ultimate way to maximize the benefits driving from these natural teas.   

The Known Health Benefits of Oolong Tea

Although lesser known especially in the west, Oolong tea is known to have several health benefits, just as green tea is. As more and more of its health benefits, especially in the area of weight loss come to light and are backed by scientific evidence, the tea is becoming increasingly popular around the world.

Oolong tea has been traditionally consumed as an overall tonic, and is thought to promote a long and healthy life. It is also thought to improve circulation and keep the body as well as mind fit and agile, by boosting metabolism, which helps burn off excess fat.

Oolong tea is known for its effects on cardiovascular health. It is rich in naturally occurring plant based anti-oxidants, which help improve circulation by keeping arteries healthy and preventing the build-up of plaque which can cause the blood vessels to narrow and harden.

This action of Oolong tea and other teas like green tea in keeping blood vessels healthy can help improve the circulation system and prevent heart disease as well as other cardiovascular problems such as stroke.

·         Oolong is also traditionally known for preventing tooth decay and helping keep teeth healthy. Modern scientific research into Oolong tea finds that it contains fluoride, which is well known for being useful in keeping teeth and gums healthy.

·         Oolong is also known for its calming properties. Findings from a Japanese scientific study on mice, conducted by the Institute for Health Care Science, Suntory Ltd, Mishima-gun, Osaka, suggested that Oolong tea consumption can have significant stress relieving effects.

Oolong has numerous other traditionally known properties. For instance it is known to have anti-ageing effects, being good for skin health and curing skin disorders. It is also traditionally used to control blood sugar as a treatment for diabetes.

How Might Oolong Tea aid with Weight Loss?

One of the most significant health benefits of oolong tea is its ability to aid with weight loss and prevent excess fat accumulation.

Oolong tea contains high amounts of polyphenols, which are naturally occurring plant based anti-oxidants. These organic compounds have properties that help in increasing the rate of metabolism in the body, which helps burn fat more quickly. 

Thermogenesis is the process of heat production in the body. Like green tea, and some other types of tea, Oolong tea is a thermogenic substance which stimulates metabolism and causes increased fat oxidation.

As a result of encouraging evidence gathered by studies around the world, Oolong tea is increasingly being recognized as a promoter of weight loss. The same is true for green tea and other teas like Pu-erh tea. Regular consumption of Oolong tea, in combination with other teas, can help improve circulation, boost metabolism and prevent the build-up of excessive fat in the body.

Research Findings on the Effects of Oolong Tea

As mentioned earlier, Oolong tea is rich in plant based anti-oxidants known as polyphenols. Epigallocatechin gallate is one of the main polyphenols that are found in oolong as well as green tea.

·         A placebo controlled study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition observed six overweight men who took epigallocatechin gallate supplements for two days. The researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate has strong potential to reduce body weight by increasing fat oxidation significantly. Although the sample size of the study was small, this finding has strong implications for the role of Oolong and other teas in weight loss.

·         A study conducted at the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, in Maryland, USA, observed participants who drank either 4 cups of Oolong tea or 4 cups of plain water daily for three days. At the end of the observational period, it was found that the participants who drank the Oolong tea had a 3% greater energy expenditure and burned, on average, 67 more calories a day than they previously had. Apart from the higher rate of energy expenditure, Oolong tea drinkers had a whopping 12% higher fat oxidation rate than the water drinkers.

·         In a 2003 study conducted in Taiwan on 1210 subjects, it was found that test subjects who had regularly consumed tea for more than ten years had a smaller waist circumference and waist to hip ratio, and lower percentage of body fat. Out of these subjects, only 4% consumed regular black tea, and 96% consumed either green or oolong tea.

·         In two randomized, controlled Japanese studies, the effects of Oolong tea consumption on the metabolism of subjects were studied. Energy expenditure and rate of fat oxidation was measured in subject consuming the tea supplement. The first study found an increase in energy expenditure by 2.9% and increase in fat oxidation by 12%. The second study found an increase in energy expenditure by 4% and increase in fat oxidation by 35%.

·         In a 2000 study conducted in Taiwan, the effect of black tea, Oolong tea and green tea extracts on fat absorption in rats fed with a high sugar diet were observed. The findings suggested that rats consuming Oolong tea had a reduced food intake. Cholesterol levels were lowered, and the tea consumption also showed lowering of triglyceride content in the liver.

Using Tea in Synergy

Many studies have been undertaken on other related teas, mainly green tea, as it is better known at the moment. It has been found that Oolong tea, green tea, pu-erh tea and white tea are all rich in polyphenols, being produced from the same source. All the teas have been found to have some effect on weight loss.

However, each tea has its own production and processing methods, and therefore develops its own unique properties. It therefore follows that in order to get the most from these beneficial teas, and to maximize their effect on weight loss, it may be more useful to take them in the right combinations with each other, so that they can work in synergy.

Side Effects of Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is a plant based product and has been consumed traditionally in China and other countries in the region for centuries. All the active compounds in Oolong tea that have a positive impact on health are naturally occurring and can be consumed safely.

There are no known side effects in consuming Oolong tea, either as a brew or its extract, in moderation or as prescribed. However, Oolong tea does contain caffeine and appropriate caution should therefore be exercised in consuming it. 

Oolong tea, like green tea, contains high proportions of anti-oxidants, and evidence does suggest that polyphenols taken in very high concentrations could cause liver poisoning and oxidative stress. It is therefore important to be cautious and consult a doctor before taking any commercial herbal products containing Oolong tea extract, not least during pregnancy.

Summary

Oolong tea is relatively less known in the west as compared to its near cousin green tea. However, this situation is fast changing as more and more of its plentiful benefits come to light and are increasingly backed by scientific evidence.

The tea is rich in naturally occurring plant based anti-oxidants known as polyphenols, which have a host of benefits for health, especially in weight loss. Research studies have shown that these anti-oxidants help keep arteries healthy and improve circulation.

Findings suggest that Oolong tea is good for cardiovascular health, and may help in preventing heart disease and stroke. Anti-oxidants present in Oolong tea may also have anti-ageing properties, and help keep the body as well as mind youthful and active.

Oolong tea contains small amounts of fluoride, and is therefore especially good for maintaining healthy teeth and gums and preventing tooth decay.

Like green tea, white tea, and pu-erh tea, findings from various studies have suggested a strong link between Oolong tea and increased weight loss. Oolong tea activates thermogenesis, which increases the rate of fat oxidation. Studies have found that polyphenols can contribute as much as 4% of day time thermogenesis which translates to 35-43% overall fat oxidation in the body.

There is increased interest in the roles that green tea, pu-erh tea, white tea and Oolong tea play in effective weight loss. While all these teas contain certain compounds that have a significant impact on fat oxidation, each tea also has unique properties. It may therefore be useful to consume Oolong tea in combination with other beneficial varieties of tea, as this can have maximum impact on fat oxidation and help lose weight more effectively. This is what is known as the concept of synergy.