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Energy balance

Oolong tea consumption increases resting metabolic rate and fat oxidation, potentially aiding in decreasing body fat stores.

Drinking oolong tea (about 5 cups daily) may slightly boost your metabolism and fat burning. It is a small, supportive habit rather than a primary weight loss strategy.

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Oolong tea is another food that may have some impact on increasing energy expenditure... Resting metabolic rate was increased by 3– 4 % during three days of oolong tea consumption at five cups per day. Interestingly, most of the rise in metabolic rate was from increased fat oxidation, which should have the greatest impact upon decreasing body fat stores.
James O. Hill et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2002

Why this rating

The paper cites a specific study (Rumpler et al. 2001) showing increased metabolic rate, but frames it as 'may have some impact' and 'another food that may have some impact'.

Source

Biomarkers and functional foods for obesity and diabetes

James O. Hill et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2002

DOI 10.1079/bjn2002685

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