This tea is made from the stems and leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which is also used for the production of blue tea, green tea and black tea.
Although the same plant is used, the process of making these different teas is what differentiates each one.
In the case of
green tea , the plant does not go through any fermentation process, and its color tells us that, blue tea is partially fermented and
black tea goes through a complete fermentation process, while red tea goes through a prolonged fermentation and an aging process in environments with high levels of humidity, this process can occur for years, during which time the tea experiences the growth of yeasts that cause its oxidation. This process is where this tea acquires its particular flavor and smell.
Red tea and Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS), this is an enzyme that catalyzes the biosynthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis) in the cytoplasm of liver cells and adipose tissues. High levels of FAS have been found to exist in various cases of human cancer, mainly in the pancreas.
Red tea has a component that is capable of inhibiting FAS . Although research points to good results, more studies are needed to verify its effectiveness.
On the other hand, FAS are also related to obesity, so red tea can contribute to a treatment to reduce overweight.
Cholesterol: Studies have indicated that red tea has the ability to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels significantly. Lovastatin is a bacteria that usually infects red tea and is used in medications to reduce bad cholesterol, so it is believed that this bacteria is responsible for the beneficial effect.
And we come to the most common and controversial point,
weight loss. Well yes, red tea is no longer the favorite drink of tea tasters, but has become the favorite of those who want to lose weight.
This drink accelerates the metabolism, which encourages fat oxidation, making it a good option for losing weight.
Knowing that
tea infusion is not a miraculous drink, we must support its intake with a balanced eating plan and an exercise routine so that oxidation is faster and more effective. Honestly, tea becomes an adjuvant to healthy eating, and On the contrary, we should not deceive ourselves.
The recommendation is to drink the tea cold so that the body uses a little more energy when trying to "warm up" the drink once ingested, and of course do not add sugar, since the tea has a bitter tone, it is advisable to use some type of sweetener.
