Health tea in the spotlight of science

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Tea in the spotlight of science: the positive properties of tea on health

In natural medicine, tea is given a lot of attention. Meanwhile, the science of the positive health effect of tea on the track. The Tea Experts of "Tea Exclusive" present some scientific evidence about the preventive and curative effects of the different teas.

Green tea for a longer life
According to a long-term Japanese study on more than 40,000 participants (Ohsaki National Health Insurance Cohort Study), the consumption of green tea has a positive effect on life expectancy. Among participants who drank at least five cups a day, the death rate due to cardiovascular disease in male participants fell by 12 percent, in female participants even by 23 percent. „Green tea has a high content of polyphenols, which are said to have a positive effect on health“, as Natalia Panne of www.tea-exclusive.de explains.

Rooibos tea - protection against heart attack?
The consumption of six cups of the South African Rooibostees should, according to a scientific study by the Technical University of Cape Peninsula, protect against arteriosclerosis and the associated sequelae such as heart attack or stroke. „The study showed that after six weeks, the polyphenol content in the blood of the subjects was significantly higher and the blood lipid levels of the participants improved“, explained Natalia Panne of tea-exclusive.de.

Tea protects against brain tumors
Tea can protect against the formation of brain tumors, according to the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study. The nine-year study, involving over 500,000 participants from ten European countries, concluded that consuming tea may reduce the risk of developing tumors in the central nervous system. „Tea contains many antioxidants, which are probably the reason for the protective effect“, so Natalia Panne.

Lemon instead of milk in the tea
A study by the Berlin Charité showed that the English custom of enjoying tea with milk negates the suspected health benefits of the drink. Researchers at the American Purdue University advise a shot of lemon juice in the tea. „The additional vitamin C from the lemon protects the polyphenols contained in the tea longer before disintegration during digestion. This allows the body to absorb more of these ingredients“, Natalia explained.

Tea for the common cold
Indian researchers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh suggest that zinc can relieve the duration and severity of colds. The scientists also found evidence that zinc can act as a preventative against unpleasant infections. „Tea has always been considered a home remedy for colds and colds. In many types of tea there is also a high zinc content, especially in rooibos and green tea“, knows tea expert Natalia Panne of "tea-exclusive". (Pm)

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