Tea has anti-in�lammatory properties
Active compounds in tea can help lower levels of inflammation and inflammatory reactions . Inflammation is connected to almost every modern ailment , including arthritis , metabolic syndrome and depression . Inflammation can also cause you to retain water and look puffy , so a few cups of tea can help you look and feel thinner .
Increase memory , focus and concentration
Extensive research has shown that the combination of caffeine and L-Theanine , a naturally occurring amino acid found in tea , improves reaction time and memory , while increasing focus and concentration .
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Good news for all tea lovers : Studies have revealed over the years that tea contains antioxidants , catechins and polyphenols that are great for your health and wellbeing . Learn more about how tea benefits your health and the different varieties on offer .
Herbal tea may soothe the digestive system
Herbal teas , in particular chamomile and peppermint , can be good for people with irritable bowel syndrome because it is an antispasmodic . Ginger tea , on the other hand , can calm nausea .
Keeps allergies at bay
With winter coming up , now is the time to start searching for your favourite tea . A 2007 Japanese study found that the tea polyphenol , EGCG , may be helpful in reducing pollen allergies . Tea may also reduce allergic response through quercetin , a flavonol naturally occurring in tea , which is known to mitigate histamine response .
Reduce your risk of stroke
Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea per day can result in a 21 % reduction in the risk of ischemic stroke , according to a 2009 meta-study . In fact , a study published earlier this year that combined data from a host of earlier reports found a nearly 20 % reduction in the risk of heart attack and a 35 % reduced risk of stroke among those who drank one to three cups of green tea a day . Those who drank four or more cups of green tea daily had a 32 % reduction in the risk of having a heart attack and lower levels of LDL cholesterol .
Love your eyes
Since tea contains high levels of antioxidants , it is not surprising that studies have found them in eye tissue . In fact , drinking tea can help to prevent the blindness caused by cataracts ( the clouding of the lens inside the eye ), according to a 2001 study .
Keep your smile bright
Japanese researchers have found that tea can decrease tooth loss . It changes the pH in your mouth when you are drinking it and that may be what prevents cavities . Beyond that , tea , unlike many other beverages , does not appear to erode tooth enamel .
B-Living Issue 1 , 2017