ARE BODYBUILDERS REALLY SIPPING TEA TO SHAPE UP?

Most bodybuilders stay focused on nutrition, health issues, nutritional supplements and especially supplements that burn fat. It’s no wonder that the bodybuilding world has discovered the potentially amazing health benefits of tea and, of course, the claims of weight loss. Oolong and green tea are the favorites for these muscle men (and women). Both of the teas are available in capsule form as a supplement.

According to an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “absorption of polyphenols was enhanced in the capsule. Polyphenols are the antioxidants in tea. It would take many cups of tea each day to provide the same benefits provided by the supplement in capsule form.

And then there’s the bodybuilder ego to consider. Imagine several of these guys at 200 plus pounds sitting around sipping tea from delicate little tea cups!

On the serious side, it was interesting to note the widespread attention tea has received for its potential health benefits. Taking a capsule is certainly fast and convenient. For those of us who enjoy tea, we would miss the wonderful taste treats. Those capsules would destroy the job of celebrating tea!