{"id":30971,"date":"2021-11-16T00:22:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T00:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=30971"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Oolong Tea Facts, Health Benefits And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#What_Is_Oolong_Tea\" >What Is Oolong Tea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Oolong_Tea_Nutrition_Facts\" >Oolong Tea Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Oolong_Tea_Benefits\" >Oolong Tea Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Oolong_Tea_Side_Effects\" >Oolong Tea Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Chinese oolong tea is one of the world\u2019s best teas. Most people consider it a half cast of green and black tea since it is half-fermented. It is as fragrant as green tea and as refreshing as black tea. Due to this, many people have found themselves opting for it. However, nothing draws more people to this tea than the extensive list of oolong tea benefits. It is said to be very helpful in several things, which we shall discuss throughout this read. Let us get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Oolong_Tea\"><\/span><b>What Is Oolong Tea?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian countries are known for their rich culture and heritage. However, one of the most significant aspects of their food culture is tea consumption. So, regardless of the event or time of the day, most people will choose to have a cup of tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the unique types of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tea-that-makes-you-lose-weight\/\">tea<\/a> that most people drink in Asian countries, mainly China and Taiwan, is oolong tea. It is made from the same leaves used to make black and green teas (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, although it is an example of a true tea, it happens to be prepared differently than other true teas (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319276\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The difference lies in harvesting and processing. Oolong tea happens to be partially fermented (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319276\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33372 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4722-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oolong tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4722.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4722-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4722.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4722.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oolong_Tea_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span><b>Oolong Tea Nutrition Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you thinking of adding this tea to your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">diet plan<\/a>? If so, then you need to go through the nutritional profile of oolong tea. You must familiarize yourself with the nutritional profile of any food or beverage to determine if you are getting enough nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that you are required to have a certain percentage DV of different nutrients. So, knowing the exact nutrients you are getting from this tea and their percentages will come in handy in determining if you are consuming enough of a nutrient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33364 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4730-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oolong tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4730.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4730-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4730.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4730-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4730.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One brewed cup of this tea (roughly two grams of oolong tea leaves and eight ounces of water) has the following <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/things-to-do-instead-of-eating\/\">nutrients<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 2.4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs- 0.36 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat- 0 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 0 g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you were to take 100 ml of oolong tea from tea bags, the nutritional profile would change. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), drinking oolong tea would not provide any calorie, protein, fat, or carb content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/498804\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means that the nutritional profile will vary depending on the amount and form of oolong tea that you use. Another nutritional fact about oolong tea is that it contains small amounts of other vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium, niacin, manganese, and sodium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These may result in added nutritional health benefits. For example, because the tea contains potassium, you benefit from the advantages of potassium in your body. Potassium helps with nerve functioning, muscle contraction, movement of nutrients to cells, removal of waste products from cells, and maintenance of a regular heartbeat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/potassium.html#:~:text=It%20helps%20your%20nerves%20to,harmful%20effects%20on%20blood%20pressure.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\">propel your weight loss journey into high gear<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33363 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4720-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oolong tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4720.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4720-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4720.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4720.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oolong_Tea_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Oolong Tea Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts have revealed that drinking oolong tea might have the following <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/\">benefits<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Prevents Obesity<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2009 study was conducted to determine if oolong tea has anti-obesity effects. So, the study served 102 overweight and obese participants with a total of eight grams of oolong <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dandelion-tea-detox\/\">tea<\/a> a day for six weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their body fat was recorded before and was determined by their waist, weight, and height measurements. The researchers also took note of the effects of consuming tea on plasma triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study findings revealed that the participants who consumed oolong tea over the six weeks had decreased TG and cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This builds upon in vitro studies which found that the oolong tea extract inhibited pancreatic lipase, which may be the mechanism by which it might prevent hyperlipidemia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the researchers concluded that oolong tea could help decrease body fat and weight by improving lipid metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Moreover, if taken regularly, experts hypothesize that this tea might help prevent obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/black-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Black Tea Facts, Health Benefits and Side Effects&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:829,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Black Tea Facts, Health Benefits And Side Effects<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33371 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4723-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oolong tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4723.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4723-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4723.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4723.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Mental Alertness<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people also consume oolong tea for its mental alertness benefits. The tea contains caffeine, which is linked to heightened awareness, energy, and thinking skills (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These effects are known to increase as the caffeine levels also increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this is not an excuse for you to consume excessive amounts of oolong tea. As we shall see later on in this read, too much of this tea can result in several side effects and complications. So, it is vital to stick to the recommended servings by your nutritionist or doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Weight Management<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen from its <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-diet-lose-10-17-pounds\/\">nutritional facts<\/a>, oolong tea has almost no calories. It means that dieters can consume this diet to help maintain an ideal weight or shed some pounds. However, you must also remember to make other changes that can help promote weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oolong tea benefits weight loss if you also make healthier lifestyle changes. So, for example, you can start an exercise program, practice portion control and mindful eating, and drink water regularly on top of drinking this tea. It would be best if you talked to your doctor for more guidance on healthy weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33370 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4724-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oolong tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4724.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4724-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4724.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4724.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Reduced Disease Risk<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oolong tea is also believed to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/\">help reduce the risk of several diseases<\/a>. Although there is no concrete scientific evidence to support this, some people still consume this tea with the belief that it helps reduce the risk of:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diabetes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies suggest that taking oolong tea for a month can help lower blood sugar in individuals with type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As mentioned above, there lacks sufficient evidence to support this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eczema. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another theory that is yet to be validated is that consuming oolong tea can help manage eczema symptoms within a week or two (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dysmenorrhea. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dysmenorrhea is also known as menstrual cramps. Although this tea has not been found to help relieve menstrual cramps, some women believe it does and continue to take it when cramping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies among Chinese individuals suggest that consuming oolong or green tea can help reduce hypertension risk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There is insufficient evidence to support this theory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Autism. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although some people believe that drinking oolong tea can help improve autism symptoms, there lacks concrete evidence to support this.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Osteoporosis. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to WebMD, some evidence shows that drinking oolong tea for over ten years can help with stronger bones and increased bone mineral density (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tooth Decay And Rotting.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drinking this tea is also believed to help in reducing or preventing tooth decay and rotting. Until there is credible evidence to support this theory, it remains up in the air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ovarian Cancer. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD states that women who have been drinking oolong, green, and black tea regularly have a reduced risk of ovarian cancer compared to those who don\u2019t (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The rationale behind this theory is that oolong tea contains antioxidants that protect your cells from free radicals known to cause cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33369 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4725.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oolong_Tea_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Oolong Tea Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though this type of tea has several <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/40-day-challenge-diet\/\">health benefits<\/a>, as we have seen above, unfortunately, it also has several risks. You may experience several side effects after consuming oolong tea for a while due to its high caffeine content, including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased urge to pee and urine flow<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33365 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4729-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BerrerMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4729.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4729-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4729.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4729.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The side effects are way more serious for individuals with several health conditions, including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension (High blood pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoporosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glaucoma (Group of eye conditions)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33367 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4727-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oolong tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4727.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4727-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4727.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4727.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking oolong tea also affects iron absorption and increases your risk of iron deficiency anemia. To avoid all of the above side effects, WebMD suggests you try the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consultation.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you talk to your doctor if you are interested in taking this tea for purposes such as weight loss. Again, consult with your doctor if you are taking medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some drugs interact with this tea and cause severe problems. These include blood-thinning medications like heparin, stimulants like amphetamines, and herbs or supplements like clove and Ginkgo biloba (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limiting Oolong Tea Consumption.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You also need to reduce the number of cups you take to reduce these severe side effects. WebMD advises pregnant women to limit themselves to taking less than three cups a day to keep their caffeine intake under 200 mg (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\">4<\/a>). Anything more than this can increase the caffeine in your blood and potentially lead to low birth weight and premature birth (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\">2<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Green Tea Facts, Health Benefits and Side Effects&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:829,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Green Tea Facts, Health Benefits And Side Effects<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33366 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oolong tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking oolong tea has been linked to several health benefits. For example, it may increase mental alertness, prevent obesity, and reduce the risk of several diseases. However, there is insufficient evidence for its help in reducing the risk of several diseases like eczema, osteoporosis, ovarian cancer, and autism.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on these oolong tea benefits, you may consume it for a specific goal. For example, you may consume it for weight management due to its low-calorie content. However, before you do that, make sure you talk to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Oolong_Tea\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19271168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beneficial effects of oolong tea consumption on diet-induced overweight and obese subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Oolong Tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/498804\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oolong Tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, fdc.nal.usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/oolong-tea-uses-and-risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oolong Tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/potassium.html#:~:text=It%20helps%20your%20nerves%20to,harmful%20effects%20on%20blood%20pressure.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319276\">What are the health benefits of oolong tea?<\/a> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional Chinese oolong tea is one of the world\u2019s best teas. Most people consider it a half cast of green and black tea since it is half-fermented. It is as fragrant as green tea and as refreshing as black tea. Due to this, many people have found themselves opting for it. However, nothing draws more [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":33368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114,87],"class_list":["post-30971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-facts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Oolong Tea Facts, Health Benefits And Side Effects - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is consuming oolong tea healthy? 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/334a8f409b6a0f784ec8ae3f499a5736\"},\"headline\":\"Oolong Tea Facts, Health Benefits And Side Effects\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\"},\"wordCount\":1707,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4726.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition Facts\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Traditional Chinese oolong tea is one of the world\u2019s best teas. Most people consider it a half cast of green and black tea since it is half-fermented. It is as fragrant as green tea and as refreshing as black tea. Due to this, many people have found themselves opting for it. However, nothing draws more people to this tea than the extensive list of oolong tea benefits. It is said to be very helpful in several things, which we shall discuss throughout this read. Let us get started!<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Oolong Tea?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Asian countries are known for their rich culture and heritage. However, one of the most significant aspects of their food culture is tea consumption. So, regardless of the event or time of the day, most people will choose to have a cup of tea.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">One of the unique types of <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tea-that-makes-you-lose-weight\/\\\">tea<\/a> that most people drink in Asian countries, mainly China and Taiwan, is oolong tea. It is made from the same leaves used to make black and green teas (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-oolong-tea\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">However, although it is an example of a true tea, it happens to be prepared differently than other true teas (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319276\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). The difference lies in harvesting and processing. 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