Tea: Some Very British Health Benefits

Growing up in Britain and Ireland, I drank an extraordinary amount of tea from a young age. It’s only recently, however, that I started looking into the health benefits of tea, and was pleasantly surprised by how good it can be for the body.

Black tea is rich in antioxidants that may provide benefits including improved heart and gut health, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Consuming antioxidants from black tea may help remove free radicals from the body, ultimately decreasing the risk of chronic disease.

One particular group of antioxidants in black tea called flavonoids benefit heart health. Regular consumption may help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, elevated triglyceride levels, and obesity.

Studies have found that for every cup of black tea consumed daily, there is a 4% lower risk of death from heart disease, 2% lower risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular events, a 4% lower risk of stroke, and a 1.5% lower risk of death from all causes.

Black tea may also help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which can help ameliorate many bad health conditions. A study found that drinking black tea frequently and consistently led to a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Black tea may also have a positive impact on cognitive function and brain health. Regular consumption of black tea has been linked to improved attention, working memory, and cognitive processing speed.

It can also have a positive impact on gut health. The polyphenols in black tea may help improve gut bacteria and reduce inflammation in the gut, leading to improved digestion and gut health.

Furthermore, and very importantly, the polyphenols found in black tea may help slow the development of certain types of cancer and promote cancer cell death.

One study has shown the significant impact tea can have on reducing the risk of oral cancer, as well as potentially having a lower risk of other types of cancers as well, including cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, breasts, ovaries, lungs, and thyroid.

Adding black tea to your daily routine is an easy way to incorporate antioxidants into your diet and potentially reduce the risk of various health complications. It’s a delicious and healthy drink that offers numerous benefits for overall health and well-being.

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