About Chinese Diet Teas: Are They Safe?
Sarah Williams
Chinese teas have long been considered great for dieters. In
fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these
products labeled “Chinese diet tea” for those who wish to lose
weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that
many believed that tea by itself carries only 4 calories per
serving, and the caffeine in tea is potent enough to increase
body function to help burn more calories. Also, it is believed
that the polyphenols in tea seem to aid in the digestion of fat,
truly making it a Chinese diet tea.
Chinese diet tea, fasting tea, slimming tea, super dieter’s
tea, weight loss tea, although they come with somewhat
different names, all promote a common message – drink this tea
and you will lose weight. However, many experts noted that what
you are actually drinking from these products is a plant based
laxative that can cause certain disorders like diarrhea,
nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fainting, chronic
constipation and perhaps even death when consumed in excessive
amounts.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) once stressed that the
laxative teas and dietary supplements of most concern are those
containing one or more of the substances, such as aloe, senna,
rhubarb root, buckthorn, castor oil, and cascara. These
products are derived from plants and have been used since time
immemorial for their ability to relieve constipation and
promote bowel movements. They are deemed effective for such
purposes with occasional use.
When the labeled “Chinese diet teas” are excessively used based
on the misconception that frequent bowel movements prevent the
absorption of calories that problems tend to occur. Numerous
studies have shown that the laxative-induced diarrhea does not
significantly reduce absorption of calories for the reason that
laxatives don’t work in the small intestine, where the calories
are absorbed. It rather works on the colon, which is the lower
end of the bowel.
Also found out is that when the Chinese diet teas are misused
by steeping the tea longer than product labeling recommends can
lead to short as well as long term adverse condition. This is
also true when the Chinese diet teas are taken more than the
recommended amount.
It has been noted that for those first-time users who drank
Chinese diet teas more than the recommended amount, stomach
cramps, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea are the common disorders
to occur and will last for several days. When these laxatives
are used continually, laxative dependency will tend to develop
with bouts of chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain as well as
constipation. In the most severe cases, these laxatives can
cause fainting, dehydration and serious electrolyte disorders.
As noted, these after-effects of excessive use of Chinese diet
teas are most likely to develop in people who are nutritionally
compromised due to rigorous weight-loss dieting.
Because of these concerns, the FDA is now considering requiring
the manufacturers of labeled “Chinese diet teas” to place
warning labels on all of their product stimulant laxatives. It
is also important that those who are using Chinese diet teas
for any purpose must read and follow the recommended directions
carefully. The words indicated on the label under “warning”
must then be given attention.
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