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When it comes to detox teas, the ingredients label is always the best place to start. The term ‘detox tea’ has no strict definition and is essentially nothing more than a marketing creation.<\/p>\n
The contents of these teas vary widely but typically they combine green tea with several other supposedly health-promoting ingredients.<\/p>\n
We’ll begin this review by examining the Skinny Teatox ingredients and judging how likely they are to actually help sustain weight loss. Here is the list:<\/p>\n
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- Tea leaves <\/strong>are produced and processed from the Camellia sinensis<\/em> shrub. Green tea contains caffeine and potent antioxidants, including EGCG. Skinny Teatox’s website is unusually vague and offers little information regarding the exact source and variety of tea included in their product’s recipe.<\/li>\n
- Senna leaf <\/strong>is found in many detox teas because of its purported laxative effects. This can make it useful in the treatment of constipation.<\/li>\n
- Ginseng <\/strong>is sourced from the root of plants belonging to the Panax<\/em> genus. It has been used in the traditional medicine of China and other nations for centuries. Scientific evidence in support of ginseng is lacking.<\/li>\n
- Chrysanthemum teas <\/strong>are brewed from the flowers of the namesake plant and are highly popular in certain regions of the world, particularly East Asia. It imparts a distinctive taste on herbal tea infusions.<\/li>\n
- Cinnamon bark <\/strong>is the easily recognizable dried and curled strip of spice available at most stores. It also imparts a strong taste and has been used in traditional medicine for its supposed benefits in aiding digestion.<\/li>\n
- Cloves <\/strong>are the buds of a flowering plant native to Asia. Again, cloves have a long history of use in alternative medicine but scientific evidence of benefits is lacking.<\/li>\n
- Rhubarb <\/strong>is a common culinary ingredient in many parts of the world but it also has a long history of use as a laxative.<\/li>\n
- Ginger<\/strong> is another ingredient that is commonly used in both cooking and as herbal medicine. It has fairly strong anti-nausea effects.<\/li>\n
- Cascara sagrada <\/strong>bark is yet another herbal laxative. It is sourced from a buckthorn shrub native to North America and was formerly available as an over-the-counter laxative. However, today it is found only in herbal supplements and\/or teas.<\/li>\n
- Licorice\u00a0<\/strong>imparts a sweet flavor on teas and is another ingredient commonly found in herbal medicine. However, high-quality research on potential benefits is lacking.<\/li>\n
- Uva ursi <\/strong>is a plant-based ingredient purported to have diuretic (increases urine production) and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/li>\n
- Chinese mallow <\/strong>is another herbal ingredient with laxative and diuretic properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\nBottom Line: <\/strong>Skinny Teatox stands out among detox teas for its lengthy ingredient list that features many herbal laxative and diuretic ingredients. The tea also contains caffeine. It is important to speak to a doctor before consuming this tea to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/i> In a hurry? Try looking at our expert’s picks instead<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span>Putting Skinny Teatox To The Test: Does It Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAs we’ve noted many times before<\/a>, the recipe for detox teas varies widely and their exact purpose and function are often unclear.<\/p>\n
Skinny Teatox’s website appears to be deliberately vague in telling potential customers that their tea is “designed to have all the effects you’d want in a teatox.”<\/p>\n
The company’s Instagram<\/a> page is packed with images of young, fit women posing with the product. This, along with the “skinny” branding, leads us to reach the obvious conclusion that the tea primarily targets young women trying to lose weight or get into better shape.<\/p>\n
Indeed, the tea’s recipe appears to be heavily focused on herbal remedies for digestive issues and bloating.<\/p>\n
In this section of the review, we’ll take an evidence-based look at the Skinny Teatox ingredients and evaluate their safety and effectiveness.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Green Tea<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGreen tea is rich in molecules called catechins, one of which is EGCG (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n
A typical 8oz serving of green tea contains approximately 35mg of caffeine and between 50 and 100mg of EGCG. Brew time and tea age are among the factors that can influence the caffeine content of a cup (2<\/a>, 3<\/a>).<\/p>\n
Tea has attracted substantial interest from researchers around the world because of its popularity and widespread consumption. However, its ability to support weight loss remains controversial.<\/p>\n
Small-scale studies have been designed to investigate the effect of EGCG on fat oxidation, resting energy expenditure, and metabolic rate. Doses of between 470mg and 600mg appear to be ineffective in meaningfully influencing any of these measures (4<\/a>, 5<\/a>).<\/p>\n
However, an analysis of multiple studies provides tentative evidence that catechin-caffeine combinations may offer a boost in daily fat oxidation (6<\/a>).<\/p>\n
As we’ve explained in previous reviews<\/a> of detox teas, there remain many reasons to be cautious about green tea’s ability to support sustained weight loss:<\/p>\n
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- Studies that have shown increases in metabolic rate and\/or fat oxidation typically use significantly higher doses of caffeine and catechins than what is present in a single brewed cup of Skinny Teatox’s morning blend (7<\/a>).<\/li>\n
- People who already use caffeine regularly and are desensitized to its effects may be less likely to see positive results (8<\/a>).<\/li>\n
- The benefits of green tea can be enjoyed for significantly less money than the eye-watering price tags attached to many ‘detox’ tea products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\nBottom Line: <\/strong>Green tea’s caffeine and catechin content may offer modest metabolic benefits. However, a single cup of Skinny Teatox’s morning tea may be insufficient to enjoy the full benefit.\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span>Senna Leaf<\/span><\/h3>\n
Senna is an effective plant-sourced laxative and features in the ingredients of many popular detox teas. Typically, it is consumed as part of an evening detox in order to lower the chances of constipation the following morning.<\/p>\n
Sennosides are the active component in senna leaf responsible for the laxative effect. Many studies have confirmed the effectiveness of senna in the treatment of constipation (9<\/a>, 10<\/a>, 11<\/a>).<\/p>\n
Senna appears to work by boosting intestinal motility, which leads to an increase in the rate at which waste is passed through the body (12<\/a>, 13<\/a>).<\/p>\n
It is likely included in Skinny Teatox as a means of reducing bloating. This tea also includes diuretic substances, which serve to increase the production of urine. These effects combined can lead to the impression of weight loss on the scales. However, it is not necessarily an indication of a reduction in fat mass.<\/p>\n
In addition, laxatives such as senna can cause side effects. Subjects in clinical trials have reported abdominal pain and cramping (14<\/a>, 15<\/a>).<\/p>\n
The manufacturer of Skinny Teatox also warns that cramping can be a side effect of their product.<\/p>\n
<\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\nBottom Line: <\/strong>Senna leaf is<\/em> an effective laxative and appears to work by increasing intestinal motility. However, some users are affected by abdominal pain and cramping.\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span>Uva Ursi<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nUva ursi (also known as bearberry) has found use in the relief of symptoms associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. It is sold over the counter in several countries (16<\/a>).<\/p>\n
The most comprehensive clinical trial to date reached the conclusion that uva ursi is unlikely to alleviate UTI symptoms (17<\/a>).<\/p>\n
However, this herbal ingredient may act as a diuretic, meaning that it works to increase the production of urine. Diuretics can give the impression of weight loss by reducing the retention of water in the body (16<\/a>).<\/p>\n
<\/span>Other Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n
The Skinny Teatox label mentions 12 ingredients in total. Some of these are consumed exclusively in the morning blend while others feature only in the evening blend.<\/p>\n
The manufacturer has taken a two-pronged approach that aims to provide stimulation during the day and cleansing at night. The caffeine content of green tea may indeed provide a gentle lift.<\/p>\n
There are several laxative and diuretic ingredients in this teatox’s evening blend, which may well leave you visiting the bathroom more often than you otherwise would.<\/p>\n
However, it’s important to bear in mind that laxatives and diuretics can decrease your weight on the scales without<\/a> actually meaningfully impacting fat mass.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Is Skinny Teatox Worth It?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSkinny Teatox is unlikely to ‘detox’ your body or make you ‘skinny’. On that basis, the resounding answer to this question is no<\/strong>. What this tea may do is increase the frequency of your visits to the bathroom.<\/p>\n
We’ve seen many detox teas come and go over the years and many of them arrive with sensationalized promises of weight loss and improved health.<\/p>\n
In defense of the Skinny Teatox manufacturer, marketing claims for this product are much more on the realistic side than those of many rivals. In fact, Skinny Teatox may sum it up just as well as we could with this candid statement on their website:<\/p>\n
“You’re not going to get skinny just by drinking a tea.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
It’s worth pointing out that this tea’s focus on cleansing the digestive system may lead to harsher gastrointestinal side effects than gentler teas. This makes it important to talk with your doctor before consuming ‘teatox’ products.<\/p>\n
It’s critical to remember that diuretics can give the impression of weight loss by reducing water weight. This type of weight loss won’t last once you stop using the product.<\/p>\n
- People who already use caffeine regularly and are desensitized to its effects may be less likely to see positive results (8<\/a>).<\/li>\n
- Senna leaf <\/strong>is found in many detox teas because of its purported laxative effects. This can make it useful in the treatment of constipation.<\/li>\n
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