Friday, September 21, 2007
Tea - the Panacea?
Known tea antioxidant powers aside, recent studies as reported on in Newsday, suggest that an amino acid known as theanine, found in green, black and red (oolong) teas, has dramatic physiologic effects and green tea compounds may prevent the development of lung cancer.
About seven years ago, tea took the number two slot behind carbonated soft drinks on the most consumed beverages in the country list. Times have changed … last year bottled water officially surpassed beer on this list after blowing past coffee and milk and took the number two position.
Still in the number one position? Soda.
So where this does leave tea? It’s hard to tell but maybe with the latest health benefits announced it’ll be elevated back to a win, place or show position on the list where it belongs.
Other health benefits of tea according to research:
1. Helps you focus
2. Some teas synergistically work with caffeine to produce a calming effect
3. Protects against heart disease
4. Lowers blood pressure
5. Lowers blood sugar levels
6. May help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
7. Lowers cholesterol levels
8. Possible allergy fighter
9. Reduces arthritis inflammation
About seven years ago, tea took the number two slot behind carbonated soft drinks on the most consumed beverages in the country list. Times have changed … last year bottled water officially surpassed beer on this list after blowing past coffee and milk and took the number two position.
Still in the number one position? Soda.
So where this does leave tea? It’s hard to tell but maybe with the latest health benefits announced it’ll be elevated back to a win, place or show position on the list where it belongs.
Other health benefits of tea according to research:
1. Helps you focus
2. Some teas synergistically work with caffeine to produce a calming effect
3. Protects against heart disease
4. Lowers blood pressure
5. Lowers blood sugar levels
6. May help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
7. Lowers cholesterol levels
8. Possible allergy fighter
9. Reduces arthritis inflammation
Labels: green tea, healthy living, panacea, tea
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