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Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition and Metabolism have shown that an extract of the herbal brew effectively inhibits the generation of new adipocytes and stimulates fat mobilization from mature fat cells.
Marc Winnefeld led a team of researchers from Beiersdorf AG, Germany, who studied the biological effects of an extract of white tea the least processed version of the tea plant Camellia sinensis.

He said, "In the industrialized countries, the rising incidence of obesity-associated disorders including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes constitutes a growing problem. We've shown that white tea may be an ideal natural source of slimming substances".

After treating lab-cultured human pre-adipocytes with the tea extract, the authors found that fat incorporation during the genesis of new adipocytes was reduced. According to Winnefeld, "The extract solution induced a decrease in the expression of genes associated with the growth of new fat cells, while also prompting existing adipocytes to break down the fat they contain".

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Wu-Yi tea is well known for it's ability to help people lose weight. While it is commonly misconceived that it radically makes you lose weight simply by drinking it - like a magic pill - it still does help you lose weight successfully. Hundreds and thousands of people have used Wu-Yi tea and have successfully lost weight when doing so. But does it actually burn fat? Celebrities and even people in politics have used and promoted Wu-Yi oolong tea and the Wu-Yi diet. Many have testified for what it can do, losing ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds of fat in a few weeks.

In some studies on Wu-Yi's weight loss abilities, Wu-Yi tea caused the participates to lose anywhere from ten to thirty pounds in a few months. While there isn't yet the data to back it up, those who participated in this study have claimed to have kept the fat of as well.
Therefore, I would have to personally concluded that yes, Wu-Yi tea does indeed help you burn fat. It doesn't do it on its own though, it should be used as a dietary supplement. That being said, it has been proven to help you lose weight by boosting your metabolism.

In conclusion, there are several studies that have been done that do indeed concluded that Wu-Yi tea and the Wu-Yi diet system do help you burn fat. However, there hasn't been any certified or official medical word on its fat burning abilities. You'll have to decide for yourself.

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If you're struggling to shift a few extra pounds, you might want to add afew of these metabolism-boosting items to your shopping list.

GREEN TEA
If the celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow, swear by it for weight loss, then who is going to argue? It's long been believed that green tea extract may boost the metabolism - and it does a good job of enhancing the mood, too. No wonder sales of green tea have soared in recent years.

APPLES AND PEARS
These fruit contain a fibre called pectin, which is thought to limit how much fat your cells can absorb. They have the added benefit of suppressing the appetite, too.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Long heralded as a health tonic, it's thought that apple cider vinegar may also be an aid in the battle against the bulge by burning fat. There is even an apple cider vinegar diet that involves taking one to three teaspoons of the vinegar or apple cider vinegar pills before each meal.

CAYENNE PEPPER
This is a super fat-burning spice and eating it with lean protein foods, such as chicken or turkey, could boost your metabolism for hours afterwards.

CINNAMON
Studies show that just a pinch of the sweet-smelling spice will force your body to metabolise sugar at 20 times the normal rate. Try sprinkling it on your morning porridge or cereal, or on top of a cafe latte.

CITRUS FRUITS
A US medical study found that participants who ate half a vitamin C- packed grapefruit with each meal in a 12-week period lost an average of 3.6lbs. The research indicates that the unique chemical properties in this vitamin C-packed citrus fruit reduce insulin levels, which may promote weight loss. Others claim that oranges, lemons, limes and tomatoes are great for boosting metabolism.

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
These are a must for slimmers. The best sources of these fat-busting beauties are pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and oily fish. The essential oils are said to stimulate the removal of stored body fat and have powerful moodenhancing qualities.

GARLIC
Already shown to be an effective blood thinner, garlic may also have the ability to break down fat. Garlic can be taken in capsule form or added to pasta, stir fries and soups.

GINGER
Some researchers believe that the spice will increase your internal body heat, boost the circulation of blood and removal of toxins, as well as elevating metabolism and improving digestion. You could add ginger to stir fries or even soups.

HOT PEPPERS
The fiery pepper is claimed to speed up metabolism and cool your food cravings, researchers in Canada have found. It's believed that capsaicin - a chemical found in jalapeno and cayenne peppers - temporarily stimulates the body to release more stress hormones, which can speed up the rate at which calories are burned.

LOW-FAT DAIRY
Research in America revealed that people on a reduced-calorie diet who included three to four servings of low-fat dairy foods, such as yoghurt and cottage cheese, lost significantly more weight than those who ate a low-dairy diet containing the same number of calories. It's believed that the combination of lean protein and calcium can increase fat metabolism and maintain muscle mass.

SOYA BEANS
This versatile foodstuff contains a potent fat blocking compound called lecithin, in addition to protein and essential minerals. Try a handful of roasted soya beans as a healthy snack. Or you can buy soya bean milk and use instead of dairy milk.

TURKEY
Many studies show that protein can help to boost metabolism. It's proven that the higher the lean muscle to fat ratio in your body the more efficient you'll be at burning calories. And, after all, lean meats are a body builder's favourite.

WATER
A German study found that metabolic rates increased by up to 30 per cent when participants drank 500ml of water. It has been found that many people confuse hunger pangs with a need to drink more water. So there are double the reasons for drinking water to aid weight loss.

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Spearole Tea, a blend of green tea, spearmint, grape seed and olive leaf, also cuts blood pressure and makes it easier for the body to process sugar, a medical conference will hear tomorrow.
Researcher Dr Lindsay Brown said: 'If someone had told me you could do all these things with something as simple as green tea with olive extract I would said they'd been out in the sun too long.

With all the hype about diet tea and weight loss going around lately, the consumerunderground.com team did some investigating.

Claims from the companies who make tea range anywhere from increased energy, weight loss, cancer prevention, anti-aging, stopping certain neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, fat burning properties and more.

Joy Bauer, a New York City nutritionist, says (the catechins in green tea) increase levels of the metabolism speeding brain chemical norepinephrine (noradrenaline).

Conducting a little experiment, with three women, ranging in height and weight, each drink a different weight loss tea for 30 days. They each drank 2 cups of tea a day and continued with their normal eating and exercise habits. They were weighed in before starting the tea and after 30 days of drinking the tea.

While none of these women reported any miracle disease cures one reported that she felt increased brain activity at work, which she assumed was from drinking the tea. Additionally each one reported some weight loss, which is very positive. Overall, it's safe to conclude that drinking enhanced green tea products to assist your weight loss is a worthy pursuit in your well rounded fitness program.

Source: Medical News Today