Ahhh tea… what a
delectable drink. Originally, a popular British trend has moved its way to
America. Many Americans today enjoy tea every day, in fact, over 158 million
Americans, about half of the U.S. population, will drink tea at some point
today. Yes, tea is a delicious drink, but it also has many health benefits as
well. Many of these benefits go beyond simply soothing a sore throat when ill.
Caffeine in Tea:
- The amount of caffeine found in tea is significantly
lower than the content of caffeine found in coffee. Tea generally has 20
to 90 milligrams per 8 ounces, whereas coffee has 50 to 120 milligrams per
8 ounces. The overall caffeine content in tea will vary based on what kind
of tea it is and how it is brewed.
Tea’s Benefits for
the Heart:
· Black tea especially has been linked to
decreasing the risk for heart attacks. Green tea is another type of tea that is
associated with lowering cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides. It also raises HDL
levels.
Shiny Teeth and Tea:
· The rumor that tea can stain teeth and
lead to tooth decay is actually quite false. In 2010, research was conducted in
Japan that reported that drinking at least one cup of green tea per day
significantly lowers chances for tooth loss. Other studies conducted have seen
trends that tea may lower the pH of the tooth surface. This ultimately
suppresses the growth of periodontal bacteria. There is actually quite a substantial
amount of fluoride in tea as well. It is commonly brewed with fluoridated water
and tea plants naturally acquire fluoride from the soil they are grown in.
There are also rumors
that tea can reduce the risk for some cancers and that drinking tea can be used
as a weight loss aid, but such claims cannot currently be scientifically
proven.
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