Chinese tea has been considered as ideal for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed products labeled “Chinese diet tea” for those who want to lose weight. Probably the main reason for this production is that many believe that tea alone provides 4 calories per serving, and caffeine in tea is potent enough to increase body function to help burn more calories. Furthermore, it is believed that the polyphenols in tea seem to help digest fats, making Chinese tea diet.

Chinese diet tea, fasting tea, slimming tea, super Dieter, tea for weight loss, despite coming with some different names, all promote the common message – drink this tea and lose weight. However, many experts noted that what actually drinking from these products are plant based laxative that can cause certain disorders like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fainting, chronic constipation and perhaps even death if consumed in excessive amounts.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) once stressed that the laxative teas and dietary supplements is a concern especially containing one or more substances, such as crocodiles, Senna, rhubarb root, buckthorn oil, castor oil, and cascara. This product came from plants and has been used since time immemorial for their ability to relieve constipation and promote bowel movements. They are considered effective for this purpose using occasionally.
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