Cardiovascular Benefits
Tea
provides a degree of protection against the development and progression
of cardiovascular diseases, according to an article in the February
2006 issue of "Molecular Nutrition & Food Research." There is
evidence that the flavonoids found in tea reduce lipids, inflammation
and the formation of blood clots in arteries, but there the results of
clinical studies in humans have not been consistent. In spite of this,
drinking tea is a considered a good way of combating cardiovascular
disease.
Enhanced Insulin Activity
Your body
requires insulin so that it can convert glucose, or sugar, to energy.
Drinking teas that are made from leaves of Camellia sinensis -- such as
black, green or oolong tea -- was found to increase insulin activity,
according to an article in the November 20, 2002, issue of "Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry." The article adds that adding lemon to
the tea does not reduce this benefit.
requires insulin so that it can convert glucose, or sugar, to energy.
Drinking teas that are made from leaves of Camellia sinensis -- such as
black, green or oolong tea -- was found to increase insulin activity,
according to an article in the November 20, 2002, issue of "Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry." The article adds that adding lemon to
the tea does not reduce this benefit.