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    Boosting metabolism: Oolong Tea boosts metabolism 2.9%


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    Oolong tea, which is partially fermented / partially oxidized green tea -- all tea comes from the same leaves -- has been shown to increase metabolism 2.9 percent per day or about 66 calories.

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    Rumpler W, Seale J, Clevidence B, Judd J, Wiley E, Yamamoto S, Komatsu T, Sawaki T, Ishikura Y, Hosoda K. Oolong tea increases metabolic rate and fat oxidation in men. J Nutr. 2001 Nov, 131(11):2848-52.

     

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