For centuries Chinese teas have been considered as one of the worlds best diet remedies. Various companies have been advertising these products as such. Chinese diet teas are low on calories and the caffeine found in most teas helps in the burning of calories. Furthermore, polyphenols, a substance found in teas assists in fat digestion. Tea affects people in a great way, that is a reality!
Although they come in many names, such as Chinese diet tea or slimming tea, all promote a common saying, "Drink in this tea and you will melt off the pounds". With that said, various experts noted that what you are in fact consuming from these products is a plant based laxative that can cause certain upsets such as vomiting or fainting, and perhaps even death when consumed in excessive amounts.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) once said that the laxative teas and dietary supplements of most interest are those containing 1 or more substances, such as senna, castor oil, and cascara. These products are derived from plants and have been applied for many years for their ability to help constipation and promote bowel movements. They are highly recommended for such purposes with occasional use.
When the labeled "Chinese diet teas" are overly used grounded on the misconception that frequent bowel movements forbid the absorption of calories, problems may occur. A lot of studies have shown that laxative induced diarrhea does not significantly cut back absorption of calories as laxatives don't work in the small intestine where the calories are absorbed. It mainly 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 longer than product labeling recommends, or when intaking more than the recommended amount, the tea effects can lead to short as well as long term unfavorable conditions. This can lead to stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea which are the typical disorders to happen. This condition could last for several days.
When these laxatives are used constantly, laxative dependency will be likely to develop with bouts of chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain as well as constipation. In the most harsh cases, these laxatives may cause fainting, dehydration and serious electrolyte disorders. As mentioned, these after-effects of excessive use are most likely to develop in people who are nutritionally compromised because of rigorous weight-loss dieting.
Due to these concerns, the FDA is now contemplating on requiring the manufacturers of labeled "Chinese diet teas" to place warning labels on all their product stimulant laxatives. It is also vital that those who are drinking Chinese diet teas for any reason should read and follow the recommended directions carefully and learn about tea effects. The words indicated on the label under "warning" have to then be given attention.
Although they come in many names, such as Chinese diet tea or slimming tea, all promote a common saying, "Drink in this tea and you will melt off the pounds". With that said, various experts noted that what you are in fact consuming from these products is a plant based laxative that can cause certain upsets such as vomiting or fainting, and perhaps even death when consumed in excessive amounts.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) once said that the laxative teas and dietary supplements of most interest are those containing 1 or more substances, such as senna, castor oil, and cascara. These products are derived from plants and have been applied for many years for their ability to help constipation and promote bowel movements. They are highly recommended for such purposes with occasional use.
When the labeled "Chinese diet teas" are overly used grounded on the misconception that frequent bowel movements forbid the absorption of calories, problems may occur. A lot of studies have shown that laxative induced diarrhea does not significantly cut back absorption of calories as laxatives don't work in the small intestine where the calories are absorbed. It mainly 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 longer than product labeling recommends, or when intaking more than the recommended amount, the tea effects can lead to short as well as long term unfavorable conditions. This can lead to stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea which are the typical disorders to happen. This condition could last for several days.
When these laxatives are used constantly, laxative dependency will be likely to develop with bouts of chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain as well as constipation. In the most harsh cases, these laxatives may cause fainting, dehydration and serious electrolyte disorders. As mentioned, these after-effects of excessive use are most likely to develop in people who are nutritionally compromised because of rigorous weight-loss dieting.
Due to these concerns, the FDA is now contemplating on requiring the manufacturers of labeled "Chinese diet teas" to place warning labels on all their product stimulant laxatives. It is also vital that those who are drinking Chinese diet teas for any reason should read and follow the recommended directions carefully and learn about tea effects. The words indicated on the label under "warning" have to then be given attention.