Tea may suppress body weight gain
Latest research from Japan suggests that tea may prevent weight gain caused by a diet rich in fats. In a study on mice, regular green or black tea consumption suppressed body weight gain and the build-up of belly fat linked to a fatty diet. Furthermore, scientists found that black tea, the most popular variety in many Western countries, counteracts symptoms associated with the onset of type 2 diabetes, such as increases in cholesterol, high blood glucose and insulin resistance. Rising obesity levels in Western countries have resulted in many more people having insulin resistance. Experts hope that these findings can be confirmed in studies on humans.