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Since tea was first consumed, several thousand years ago in ancient China, it has been used in Chinese medicine to aid a variety of ailments and conditions. Modern research is providing more and more evidence that tea does indeed have many health promoting effects.

Tea's main benefits derive from antioxidants known as Polyphenols, which help prevent damage to DNA caused by free radicals. Some of the benefits that drinking green tea may provide are:

• cancer prevention (particularly digestive tract, liver, lung, breast, skin & prostate)
• cardiovascular - reduction of 'bad' cholesterol, hardening of the arteries, blood pressure and improved survival after a heart attack
• aid in the metabolism of fat and weight loss
• anti-bacterial / anti-viral
• fighting tooth decay and cavities
• protection against Alzheimers
• lowering and stabilising blood sugar which in the long-term aids in the reduction of many complications associated with diabetes

TEA HEALTH ARTICLES

• Black Tea Soothes Stress
• Tea Healthier than Water

REFERENCES

• Tea Polyphenols
• Preventing Cancer and Optimizing Health
• Tumour Preventative Qualities of Green Tea
• Tea Fights Cavities & Reduces Plaque
• Tea Linked to Survival After Heart Attack
• Brain Health Benefits Get More Support
• Green Tea May Help You Lose Weight
• Black & Green Tea Good for Diabetes

Please note: specialtea.co.uk provides this information for you to make your own judgement and does not make any health claims