Before you pour your next cup of coffee here is some food for thought.

There have been several studies that concluded tea; either black, green or Earl Grey, may help prevent several diseases. Sorry herbal tea drinkers! These teas (herbal tea) are derived from entirely different plants do not carry the same benefits. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published in April 2000; women age 65 to 75 that drank at least one cup of the afore mentioned teas each day had considerably higher bone density in their thighs and spine than women of the same age who had not drank tea. Another study done by the Cambridge School of Medicine also concluded that tea may protect against osteoporosis.

The antioxidants in tea may be a key component in why it benefits bones density. Researchers have found that tea antioxidants, called polyphones, may be 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E. Green and Black Tea’s polyphenols have the ability to protect the body from free radical damage which in turn protects the body against cancer and lowers heart disease. A Oct. 11th 1999 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine showed that women age 55 or older, who drank as little as one cup of tea a day, were 54% less likely to have serve arteriosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks. Along with benefits to the internal organs Green Tea has been found to block the attachment of bacteria to the teeth, protecting against cavities and several hours in the dentist chair.

Additional research has established that these antioxidants also work to prevent "bad" LDL cholesterol which promotes the plaque build up that clogs arteries. This aids the arteries that supply the body and the heart with nourishment. A number of studies have determined that tea may be a valuable weapon in the fight of some cancers of the stomach, prostate and bladder. It was also recently revealed that smokers who have been tea drinkers have lower incidences of lung cancer.

All this research probably has you running out to buy a tea kettle. By all means include some black or green tea in your daily routine, your body will thank you for it.

courtesy of
Andrea’s Botanicals

Always consult with your physician before taking any herbs etc. since they may cause reactions with prescriptions you might already be taking.