White Tea and Fat Loss

Here is yet another reason why white tea is a healthy alternative to coffee.  Research has shown that white tea extract can actually prevent the formation of new adipocytes (fat cells).  If that wasn’t enough, the extract from white tea was also able to break down fat from fat cells, a process known as lipolysis.  When researchers cultured the pre-adipocytes (immature fat cells) with white tea, they found that the formation of adipocytes (mature fat cells) was greatly reduced.  The white tea acts at the genetic level, decreasing  the expression of genes that are involved in the formation of new fat cells. 1

White tea originates from the same plant as green tea, Camilli sinensis, but it is processed differently and undergoes less oxidation. It is because of this, white tea contains a greater amount of catechins, such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which are antioxidants.  For more on white tea and skin.

See larger image Organic White Silver Needle Tea - Bai Hao Yinzhen (Misc.) New From: $12.00 In Stock

See larger image Davidson's Tea Bulk, Silver Needles, 16-Ounce Bag (Grocery) List Price: $78.19 USD New From: $60.00 In Stock Release date June 21, 2007.

See larger image Origins A Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian Unisex Lotion, 1.7 Ounce (Misc.) List Price: $50.00 USD New From: $29.95 In Stock

See larger image Origins A Perfect World Antioxidant Moisturizer with White Tea 1.7 oz. (Misc.) List Price: $63.52 USD New From: $41.00 In Stock

See larger image Origins A Perfect World(TM) For Eyes Firming Moisture Treatment with White Tea 0.5 oz (Misc.) List Price: $29.00 USD New From: $24.99 In Stock