Beneficial Effects of Oolong Tea Consumption on Diet-induced Overweight and Obese Subjects

Objective:To determine the anti-obesity effects of oolong tea on diet-induced overweight or obesity.Methods:A total of 8 g of oolong tea a day for 6 weeks was ingested by 102 diet-induced overweight or obese subjects.The body fat level of the subjects was determined at the same time by taking body weight, height and waist measurements.The thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer was also determined on the abdomen 3 cm to the right of the navel by the ultrasonic echo method.On the other hand,effects of ool...