Dieting Facts Today

For many years Chinese teas have been known to be one of the worlds greatest diet remedies. Many companies have been selling these products as such. Chinese diet teas are low on calories and the caffeine contained in most teas helps in the burning of calories. Furthermore, polyphenols, a substance found in teas assists in fat digestion. Tea impacts people in a great way, that is a truth!

Even though they come in various names, like Chinese diet tea or slimming tea, all have a common message, “Drink this tea and you will slim down”. However, a lot of experts noted that what you are actually ingesting from these products is a plant based laxative that can induce some problems such as vomiting or chronic constipation, and perhaps even death when consumed in excessive amounts.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) once declared that the laxative teas and dietary supplements of most concern are those containing 1 or more substances, such as rhubarb root, castor oil, and cascara. These products are derived from plants and have been applied for many years for their ability to relieve constipation and encourage bowel movements. They are very effective for such designs with occasional use.

When the labeled “Chinese diet teas” are excessively used grounded on the misconception that steady bowel movements prohibit the absorption of calories, problems can appear. Numerous studies have shown that laxative induced diarrhea does not significantly reduce absorption of calories because laxatives don’t work in the small intestine where the calories are absorbed. It basically works on the colon, which is the lower end of the bowel.

It is true in fact, that when the Chinese diet teas are by steeping the tea for more than product labeling recommends, or when intaking more than the advisable amount, the tea effects may lead to short as well as long term harmful conditions. This could lead to stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea which are the common disorders to happen. This condition could last for several days.

When these laxatives are used on a regular basis, laxative dependency will be likely to develop with rounds of chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain as well as constipation. In the most extreme cases, these laxatives can cause fainting, dehydration and serious electrolyte disorders. As mentioned, these after-effects of excessive use are most likely to formulate in people who are nutritionally compromised due to rigorous weight-loss dieting.

Since these concerns, the FDA is now thinking of requiring the manufacturers of labeled “Chinese diet teas” to place warning labels on all their product stimulant laxatives. It is also crucial that those who are intaking Chinese diet teas for any purpose have to read and follow the recommended directions carefully and learn about tea effects. The words printed on the label under “warning” should then be given attention.

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