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