There’s nothing like a cup of tea shared among friends or at times that you want to relax by yourself. Research has shown that drinking tea can contribute to your health in numerous ways.
Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Women are like teabags. They don’t know how strong they are until they get into hot water.” Her words hold two very strong truths: don’t mess with women; and tea is great for one’s wellbeing! Here’s why:
Tea for your teeth
Tea contains fluoride that fights tooth decay and gum disease. A study conducted in Britain in 1991 proved that children who drank a lot of tea needed no other source of fluoride. So before brushing and flossing, have that cup of tea!
Tea and cancer
Research has shown that people who drink tea are less likely to get pancreatic and prostate cancer. Women who drank two or more cups of black tea a day had a 46% reduced risk of ovarian cancer compared with women who never or seldom drank tea.
Tea and Parkinson’s disease
In a large study in Singapore, it was found that those who drank more than 23 cups of black tea each month were 71% less likely to contract Parkinson’s disease. The underlying mechanisms for this protective effect of black tea on Parkinson’s disease are still unclear until further research is done. But drinking even one cup of black tea per day could help to reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Tea and your heart
The antioxidants found in tea can protect you from heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from building up plaque in their arteries, so reducing their risk for heart disease and stroke, according to the results of a study conducted in Paris. Tea is also known to reduce blood clotting, which is one of the causes of heart problems.