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The most striking studies find a connection to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
In the latte-obsessed United States, tea is gaining ground as scientists and the public learn more about its benefits.
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A new study investigated the association of regular tea intake (≥3 times/wk for >6 mo) with risk of digestive system cancers.
The study found fewer instances of these cancers in the subjects who consumed tea.
Tea consumption may reduce the risk of colorectal and stomach/esophageal cancers.
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A South Korean study evaluating the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of tea extracts found that green tea showed the highest antioxidant activity in most tests and potent antimicrobial activity.
Ray and Terry's 's insight:
Green tea contains 1/4 the caffeine of coffee and also provides l-theanine, a calming agent. Plus the active extract (EGCG) has been studied for its additional amazing health properties, including the ability to help prevent cancerous activity in the cells.
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Could three or four cups a day spell better health in your future?
Tea leaves contain high levels of flavonoids and can benefit your heart, brain, bones, and more.
●It helps your heart by keeping blood vessels unclogged and flexible. Blood pressure and stroke risk were reduced in epidemiological and clinical studies...
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