Written By: Debjani Arora | Published : March 9, 2016 10:34 AM IST
Imagine you being tired, stressed and overwhelmed with daily work and suddenly you get to sip a cup of warm tea. How does it feel? Relaxed, rejuvenated and energetic? Well, exactly that is what your heart feels when you treat yourself to a warm cup of black tea daily. Your heart, which is at work 24/7, needs more attention than you think. While exercise and right diet can help you keep your heart healthy, a cup of black tea can complement your efforts manifold. From exercising to the right, you should adopt healthy habits to keep your heart healthy.
Heart health benefits of black tea
There are studies that indicate consumption of black tea significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases due to the presence of antioxidants and tea polyphenols. While many experts believe that tea can have a dehydrating effect on the body, studies suggest that black tea, when taken in adequate amounts (less than 250 mg) per day, has a therapeutic effect on the heart [1]. A few other health drinks also have therapeutic effect on the heart.
Another study also showed that regular consumption of black tea helped to reduce the bad or LDL cholesterol considerably and keep the arteries healthy and clean. Cholesterol build-up in arteries is one of the many reasons for heart troubles like angina, heart attack and other coronary diseases [2]. Not just cholestrol, many other things can be damaging your heart.
Here's how to brew a cup of black tea
References
1: Gardner EJ, Ruxton CH, Leeds AR. Black tea--helpful or harmful? A review of the evidence. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jan;61(1):3-18. Epub 2006 Jul 19. Review. PubMed PMID: 16855537.
1: Davies MJ, Judd JT, Baer DJ, Clevidence BA, Paul DR, Edwards AJ, Wiseman SA,Muesing RA, Chen SC. Black tea consumption reduces total and LDL cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults. J Nutr. 2003 Oct;133(10):3298S-3302S. PubMed PMID: 14519829.
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