A large majority of tea comes from the plant Camellia sinensis; experts have classified tea into four main groups: white, green, black and oolong tea. It is one from these groups that are now processed by different food factories such as Lipton, Java etc., to give them their unique taste. Each of these processed tea have their different benefits and serve specific purposes. In this article, we’ll be looking at the benefits of tea in general.
#.1 Antioxidants
Tea is highly rich in antioxidants, which are great for health. The antioxidants in tea helps to keep you young and looking fresh, as they fight off free radicals that have the potential to create various illnesses and ailments. Antioxidants also help the body to burn fat as fuel, thereby boosting your muscle endurance during exercise.
Studies have shown that the antioxidants in tea can help fight against breast, colon, colorectal, skin, lung, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, ovarian, prostate and oral cancer
#.2 Reduces the risk of Heart attack
Scientists have resolved that the unique substances present in green tea helps to reduce heart attack and other cardiovascular illnesses. Research has proven that individuals who drink one to three cups of green tea have a 20% reduction in the risk of a heart attack, and there is a 32% reduction in the risk of developing a heart attack.
#.3 Healthy Teeth
A research that was conducted by Japanese researchers explained that tea can decrease tooth loss. Tea has the ability to prevent tooth decay and throat infections as a result of the catechins in it. Research has indicated that tea can inhibit the bacteria that is responsible for tooth decay and plaque formation – Streptococcus mutans.
#.4 Reduce the risk of Diabetes
Tea, especially green tea, contains a rare substance called Aspalathin, this substance helps to improve your insulin resistance, thereby balancing your blood sugar level. It can also improve the glucose your muscles absorb and boost the insulin secreted from your pancreas. All these are effective tools for combating diabetes especially, type II – which happens to be common.
