Can anyone tell me the health benefits of Oolong tea?

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• 1 wrn15421 // Feb, 2008

  it is a green tea that has many anti-oxidants. it is also very good for youe urinary tract

• 2 Ashley // Feb, 2008

  It has been known for some time that tea helps to control obesity.
  According to research, it has become clear that polyphenol is the ingredient that generates the delicious flavor unique to oolong tea and also promotes beauty and health.
  A cup of Oolong tea has less caffeine than a cup of Green or Black tea, but it is just as rich in antioxidants that help prevent cancer and maintain a healthy heart.
  Reports summarizing the health benefits of green tea state that polyphenols are the primary active ingredient in tea. Conclusions on the study of polyphenols (and other active ingredients in significantly less amounts including flavonols, vitamin C, vitamin B6, carotene, saponia, fluoride, zinc, selenium, magnesia.) found in tea report the following effects:
  (The Chunichi-shinbun, Japan 1990)

  Lowers blood cholesterol
  Kills influenza virus

  Inhibits increase of blood pressure
  Reduces tumors

  Inhibits increase of blood sugar
  Reduces mutations

  Fights carcinogenic bacteria
  Prevents halitosis

  Reduces Oxidation (Antioxidant)
  Elevates Spirits

• 3 Dreamer // Feb, 2008

  Let me give this to you in a nutshell:
  Oolong tea helps in:
  *controlling obesity [does this by activating the enzyme that helps dissolve triglycerides a.k.a lipids a.k.a. FAT :-)]
  *slowing down the aging process
  *prevents tooth decay
  Oolong tea does this all through a chemical, polyphenol. If that matters to you.
  And the chinese herbalists believe it helps with a weak kidney & spleen.
  BUT drink it too much and all the benefits are lost. The whole thing can actually backfire and your teeth WILL get dicoloured

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