Caffeine, Ephedrine Offer More Benefits Than Concerns In Regard To Weight Loss

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Caffeine, Ephedrine Offer More Benefits Than Concerns In Regard To Weight Loss

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As the obesity rate in America reaches what many call an
epidemic, the quest for weight loss aids, remedies and boosters
sometimes includes substances that are less than desirable. When
it comes to caffeine and ephedrine, however, some researchers
believe the benefits far outweigh the concerns. Despite the
beliefs, however, a ban on ephedra remains in effect in the
United States. Caffeine, however, is still widely in use.

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Caffeine, Ephedrine Offer More Benefits Than Concerns In Regard To Weight Loss
Copyright (c) 2008 Jon M. Stout
Golden Moon Tea
http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

With the ban going strong on some supplements that help with
weight loss, many people find themselves wondering how they can
reap similar rewards. Research points to the benefits of tea,
which does contain some caffeine, as a strong weight loss aid
that offers a natural alternative.

How Bad Is The Obesity Problem?

Millions of Americans of all ages are classified as "obese" in
regard to their weight. The problem cuts across racial,
socio-economic, religious and state lines.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
obesity has been on the rise in a very dramatic way for the last
two decades. The CDC's own figures show that only four states
had obesity rates of less than 20 percent in 2006. Out of the
states with high obesity rates, some 22 had at least 25 percent
of their population classified as obese. Two states - Mississippi
and West Virginia - had rates that topped 30 percent.

With numbers like these and the fact that obesity can lead to
some serious health concerns, it's little wonder many people
seek out aids to help them drop pounds.

Health Concerns That Make Obesity A Real Problem

Obesity is considered major problem because it has been strongly
linked with several very serious illnesses. People who are obese,
have a higher risk of developing:

* High blood pressure
* Heart disease
* Diabetes
* Some forms of cancer
* Osteoarthritis
* Sleep apnea
* Diseases such as gallbladder disease and liver disease
* Pregnancy complications

When weight is brought under control, most people find the risks
of serious complications are reduced greatly. In addition,
overall health and energy levels can rise dramatically.

A Look At Caffeine And Ephedrine

Caffeine and ephedrine both have been proven quite useful in the
battle against the bulge. The safety of these two agents,
however, has been brought into question in recent years. Thanks
to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, these
two items were put to use in a very big way in creating products
to help with weight loss. Unfortunately, as is the case with
almost any supplements, those containing ephedrine and caffeine
have been misused by some. The United States effectively banned
the use of ephedra for weight loss on Feb. 6, 2004, when the FDA
ruled that all dietary supplements that had ephedra in the mix
posed risk for illness or injury that was deemed unreasonable.

Despite some potential problems with overdosing, the Pennington
Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, concluded
prior to the ruling that the benefits outweigh the risks when it
comes to weight loss. The center pointed to the long history of
rather safe, non-prescription use of both caffeine and ephedrine
for weight loss. The adverse effects, the center said, are "mild
and transient" as compared to the impacts of obesity, which is
classified as a chronic problem.

The center's report, however, did conclude that further study
should take place. It did and now those on the quest for weight
loss aids find themselves short one tool that used to prove
effective.

This leaves the question of what else can work. Is there a safer,
better way? Many say yes and that it's found in tea.

Tea Is An Excellent Alternative To Medications

While Pennington pointed to supplements that contain caffeine and
ephedrine for use in weight loss, there are other alternatives to
obtain the benefits of caffeine and other fat-fighting agents.
Tea happens to be one of those agents. While tea does not contain
the high caffeine levels of coffee, soft drinks and most
especially weight loss medications, it does have some very strong
weight loss agents contained within.

Most forms of tea have been shown in medical studies to work very
well in helping people increase metabolic rates and even oxidize
fat. The studies are numerous and include:

* A study on Oolong tea consumption from the Beltsville Human
Nutrition Research Center in Maryland. This study concluded that
oolong tea drinkers can experience an increase of metabolic rate
of about 2.9 percent and an increase in fat oxidation of up to 12
percent.
* A study out of the University of Birmingham in the United
Kingdom. This study revealed results that found green tea
consumption can increase insulin sensitivity by as much as 13%.
The same study also found that fat oxidation can increase by as
much as 17%.
* A study in regard to weight loss and tea from the Osaka
University of Foreign Studies. This 12-week study found that
those who consumed tea experienced a significant decrease in body
fat, especially in the abdominal region.

While the debate rages about over-the-counter prescriptions and
weight loss, studies have proven that low-caffeine containing tea
can have a very big impact for those who are trying to battle
obesity.

Ways To Make Weight Loss Work

In addition to its many other benefits, tea has been shown time
and again to be an effective tool in the fight against fat. It,
however, cannot do the job on its own. To more effectively battle
obesity, it is important to add these things to a routine of
drinking tea:

* Healthy diet - More effective weight loss comes when tea
drinking - or any other measures - are mixed with a healthy,
well-balanced, low-calorie diet. Even if weight loss is on tap,
the body still needs the right nutrients to function correctly.
* Exercise - To make the most of a weight loss plan, it is
important to get up and get moving. Aerobic and weight training
exercises both can combine with other measures to improve overall
conditioning, health and fat burning abilities in the body.

While the use of ephedra for weight loss is out, there are other
ways to reap similar rewards. Drinking tea is one healthful and
tasty way to get the job done.

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Jon Stout is Chairman of the Golden Moon Tea Company.
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