If you’re at that point in your weight loss journey where you’re thinking if you should start taking slimming or detox teas, trust me, you’re not the only one.
You probably have other questions such as the effectiveness of such teas. Do they work? Are they safe?
Don’t worry, this article contains information that would help you make your decision about weight loss teas.
What are slimming teas
Slimming teas are teas that claim to have natural ingredients that result in weight loss when consumed.
Such teas claim to cause weight loss by suppressing appetite, helping the body burn calories through boosted metabolism, and helping detoxify the body, the reason why they are also called “detox teas”
How effective are slimming teas?
There is little evidence that slimming teas cause weight loss as advertised by many brands. However, some of such teas come with some specific instructions on diet and exercise such as healthy and or minimized eating while others may suggest vigorous exercise while taking the tea. Green tea for example contains catechins which boost the burning of fat during exercise.
Therefore it is safe to say that slimming teas work best or if at all with exercise and dieting aimed at weight loss.
What are the side effects of slimming teas?
Teas are generally healthy beverages to consume. However, some slimming teas may contain some powerful herbs which act as laxatives and diuretics.
Consumption of laxatives may cause cramping, nausea, diarrhea, aggravate constipation, or result in a weakened colon.
Diuretics on the other hand lead to dehydration.
