9th October, 2007: A Little Tea Does a Lot of Good
As little as two to four cups of tea per day can promote cardiovascular health. This is just one of the findings from a growing body of evidence that shows how tea promotes good health, as presented during the International Scientific Symposium on Tea & Human Health held recently in Washington D.C.
We’ve already learned how black tea reduces stress and, thereby, eases symptoms of heart disease. But now, new research by Claudio Ferri, M.D. of Italy has provided “additional insights into how tea flavonoids provide support for cardiovascular health” by helping reduce blood cholesterol levels and manage blood pressure.
“The list of health benefits associated with tea consumption continues to grow. And, unlike medications, there are no known medical reasons not to enjoy tea as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle,” said meeting co-chair, Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., director of the Antioxidants Research Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston.
Dr. Lenore Arab echoed Blumberg’s sentiments, stating, “The scientific community around the world is making tremendous advancements in better understanding [how] tea may reduce risk for heart disease, certain cancers, type II diabetes, and help maintain neurological function. Researchers are finding out exactly how bioactive compounds in tea exert their positive effects on human health.” And that’s a little good news that all of us can use!
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