Drinking tea may improve heart, brain health – Study says
NEWS DIGEST – Leading scientists in the field of tea research recently met virtually at the Sixth International Scientist Symposium on Tea and Human Health to discuss the current state of knowledge and the gaps in understanding about the benefits of tea.
The researchers shared evidence suggesting that tea consumption may improve cardiovascular health, immune function, cognitive health, and reduce the risk of cancer, published in medical news today.
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“Tea contains a wide array of components that have biological activity, including flavonoids, L-theanine, and caffeine,” the study says.
The researchers noted that many of the beneficial effects of tea are due to the high levels of flavonoids such as catechins, which have antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.
“Adding two cups of unsweet tea to the diet can be a simple and cost-effective healthcare approach for cardiovascular diseases,” says Dr Taylor Wallace, a professor in the Department of Nutrition and food studies at George Mason University.
Although, the researcher stressed that tea has also been associated with side effects such as reduced iron absorption as well as increased anxiety, and restlessness, largely owing to the caffeine it contains.
