Chinese teas have long been considered great for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled Chinese diet tea for those who wish to lose weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that many believed that tea by itself carries only 4 calories per serving, and the caffeine in tea is potent enough to increase body function to help burn more calories. Also, it is believed that the polyphenols in tea seem to aid in the digestion of fat, truly making it a Chinese diet tea.

Chinese diet tea, fasting tea, slimming tea, super dieters tea, weight loss tea, although they come with somewhat different names, all promote a common message just drink this tea and you will lose weight. However, many experts noted that what you are actually drinking from these products is a plant based laxative that can cause certain disorders like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fainting, chronic constipation and perhaps even death when consumed in excessive amounts.

The types of tea that the FDA is most concerned about are the ones that contain rhubarb root, aloe, senna, castor oil, bucktorn, and cascara. These plants are known laxatives. They should only be consume occasionally for the relief of constipation or to promote bowel movements. They should not be consumed every day in large amounts or to combat hunger.

There seems to be a urban legend that stated frequent bowel movements prevent the absorption of calories and help one to lose weight. This is not true. Medical studies have been done that show this urban legend is false. The reason is that laxative-induced diarrhea does not work in the small intestine which is where the calories are absorbed. Laxatives only work in the colon which is at the lower end of the bowel.

Another thing that you should be aware of if you are a new tea drinker is how long you steep the tea for. You should not steep the tea for longer than the product label recommends. Doing so causes you to consume more than the recommended amount of laxatives. It basically is the same thing that happens when you drink more tea than the daily recommended amount.

Those who drink tea more than the recommended amount usually suffer from vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. These symptoms will last for several days. When these laxatives are constantly used, laxative dependency will develop which can lead to abdominal pain and constipation. In severe cases, these laxatives can cause electrolyte imbalance and dehydration. These cases are most likely to occur in people who are on some rigorous weight-loss dieting.

Because of these concerns, the FDA is now considering requiring the manufacturers of labeled Chinese diet teas to place warning labels on all of their product stimulant laxatives. It is also important that those who are using Chinese diet teas for any purpose must read and follow the recommended directions carefully. The words indicated on the label under warning must then be given attention.

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