PIÑALIM: WHAT IS IT FOR, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND EFFECTS - NUTRITION - 2025

The Piñalim tea is tea brand, trademark and manufactured by the company GN + Vida in Mexico; it is a dietary supplement. It is made up of a mixture of linseed (Linum usitatissimum), pineapple (Ananas comosus), green, red and white tea (Camellia sinensis) and senna or senna leaves (Cassia senna).

Some of the ingredients are conventional teas, but pineapple, flaxseed and senna are not so frequent under this commercial presentation. Even senna is not always present in the preparation, flaxseed is high in fiber and essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, and senna has laxative properties.

Pineapple contains bromelain, an association of digestive enzymes that also has anti-inflammatory properties. Piñalim tea is offered as the right combination to help people lose body weight. The ingredients with which it is made have antioxidant qualities.

In addition, they stimulate the metabolism and improve the digestive process. However, there are no clinical studies done with the product that demonstrate its effectiveness for weight loss. The amounts used for each ingredient are not included in the presentation.

In the formulation there are no other important components for weight loss, such as thermogenic agents and appetite suppressants.

Ingredient characteristics

Sen

Historically it has been used in capsule or infusion form as a laxative, and also serves as a fungicide. The active ingredients are anthraquinones and the natural derivatives of this substance are various glycosides.

These compounds found in senna are also found in other plants with laxative properties. These include cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) and rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum).

Senna is currently freely available to combat constipation and is an ingredient in several commercial laxatives.

Linseed

Flaxseed tea and flaxseed contain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, lignans, and fiber, all biologically active compounds.

Fiber promotes proper bowel function; however, consuming too much flax seeds with inadequate amounts of water can cause intestinal obstruction.

Pineapple

Raw pineapple is rich in manganese and vitamin C. It contains a blend of proteolytic enzymes called bromelain.

This proteolytic activity, responsible for its traditional use in digestive disorders, can be degraded by the effect of heat. However, the amount in the tea is likely to be negligible.

Tea

White tea, yellow tea, green tea, oolong and black tea are harvested from the Camellia sinensis var varieties. sinensis and its subspecies, Camellia sinensis var. assamica. The differences in their processing cause them to present variable levels of oxidation; hence its coloration.

Fresh leaves contain around 4% caffeine, as well as related compounds, including theobromine. Tea contains polyphenols, which are phytonutrients with antioxidant activity.

What is it for?

In principle, the effects of Piñalim tea are associated with those who provide its ingredients individually. These include the following:

Improves intestinal transit and acts as a detoxifier

Senna accelerates defecation, unlike other laxatives that only soften stools. When taken at much higher doses than recommended or when used for long periods, adverse effects can occur, such as a drop in potassium levels in the blood.

Fiber improves bowel function. This makes flaxseed very effective as a detoxifier by promoting the expulsion of toxins from the intestinal tract. A toxin-free body is less likely to suffer from fatigue and weakness.

Has antioxidant properties

The polyphenols present in tea have shown a strong antioxidant capacity in in vitro studies. Its effect is up to five times higher than that of other antioxidants known as vitamins C and E.

Raw pineapple is a source of vitamin C, an antioxidant compound and manganese. In addition, it has various phytochemicals, including a wide variety of polyphenols.

Pineapple has the ability to reduce inflammation of the joints, especially that related to arthritis. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect at the muscle level.

Helps in the loss of body weight

The fat and fiber present in flax seed help decrease appetite and increase satiety, so people consume food less frequently and in less quantity. Of course, this characteristic is favorable for the loss of body weight.

Other benefits

Flaxseed can lower total and LDL cholesterol in the blood. Some studies have indicated that its long-term use produced small reductions in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.

A diet rich in flaxseed has been suggested to be heart healthy, which could help lower blood cholesterol levels and possibly reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and other types of cardiovascular disease.

The components present in flaxseed infusion can also help reduce the rise in blood sugar, which reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

How to take it?

Steep a tea envelope in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. You can add sweetener, preferably low in calories. Take preferably at night.

Contraindications

- It should not be ingested by children.

- It should not be consumed during pregnancy or when its existence is suspected.

- The anthraquinione present in senna leaves increases uterine contractions.

- It should be taken with caution by people sensitive to caffeine. Although Piñalim tea declares not to contain caffeine, tea has less caffeine than coffee. Perhaps this is why some users reported having sensations that seemed to be caused by this substance, such as headaches and stimulation of the nervous system.

- Bromelain in pineapple can cause allergies in sensitive people. It is contraindicated if anticoagulant therapy is followed.

Side effects

- Some people have reported abdominal pain after ingesting the product. Others have reported bloating and abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and increased frequency of bowel movements.

- Urine may turn reddish brown due to senna. This condition will return to normal once you stop ingesting the product.

- A very rare side effect, a product of senna, is the presence of redness and rashes on the skin, somewhere or all over the body. In that case, you must stop drinking the tea and consult your doctor.

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