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Oolong Tea Some research shows that drinking oolong tea for two weeks accelerated fat oxidation, which is how the body breaks down fatty acids for energy production.18
Another study found that oolong tea consumption may also support weight loss by lowering blood sugar and insulin levels.19
7.—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025 BCAAs play a role in oxidation, protein building, and metabolism.5 BCAAs are believed to improve muscle damage, fatigue, soreness, energy, and overall workout performance.36
Foods that naturally have BCAAs include dairy, meat products, nuts, and seeds.—Health, 12 May 2025 Believe it or not, black, green, white, and oolong teas all start from the same humble Camellia sinensis plant; variations in oxidation, roasting, and drying take them in different directions for appearance and flavor.—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 This bottle however helps deliver a more stabilized serum thanks to a dropper that delays the oxidation.—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oxidation
Word History
Etymology
French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide
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