Oolong Tea Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Oolong tea is a beverage made from the dried tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. One of four main types of tea, oolong tea is less popular than black, green and white teas but offers similar health benefits, including some that are uniquely studied in oolong tea. Oolong tea is more oxidized than green tea but less oxidized than black tea.¹

Oolong Tea Health Uses and Health Benefits

Oolong tea health benefits come from the plant’s content of flavonoids, caffeine and other antioxidant chemicals. The combination of phytochemicals found in oolong tea makes it a heart-healthy tea for reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Consuming oolong tea regularly has shown to help stop arteriosclerosis—the hardening and narrowing of arteries that leads to heart disease.^1,2

Oolong tea also helps prevent symptoms that lead to eventual heart disease include increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Oolong tea also has positive effects on heart muscles and tissues, helping to keep cells healthy by preventing cellular death and oxidative stress. Disease-fighting antioxidants in oolong tea also have anti-cancer properties, helping to prevent and stop ovarian, pancreatic and other types of cancers.^1,2

Oolong tea also has a direct effect on the body’s metabolism, helping to improve metabolic function and promote weight loss. These metabolic benefits also help the body better maintain blood sugar levels, a key factor in preventing diabetes.^1,2

Additional oolong tea health benefits include:

• Boosting cognitive function with caffeine and L-theanine content
• Decreasing bodywide inflammation levels
• Promoting bone density during menopause
• Improving skin health, including reducing eczema levels

References

1. https://articles.mercola.com/teas/oolong-tea.aspx 
2. https://draxe.com/oolong-tea-benefits/