Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated: October 3, 2016, 10:13 AM
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I have a habit of sipping tea throughout the day. I believe it keeps me energised and improves my cognition. However, I am being told it is a bad habit, and it can have serious repercussions on my health. So, the tea-lover in me woke up and did some research on how beneficial tea can be. And here's what I found. Scroll through to find out.
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Keeps diabetes away: According to a review in the journal, Nutrition Bulletin, drinking two or more cups of tea a day may protect against type 2 diabetes. This effect is also due to high antioxidant content.
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Keeps the heart healthy: The same study that was conducted at the University of Western Australia also claimed that drinking tea lowers the risk of developing heart disease. The antioxidant content of tea is responsible for this effect. The researchers believed that if people start drinking tea regularly, their risk of heart disease would be reduced by 7-8%.
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Reduces breast cancer risk: Tea is rich in polyphenols that possess antioxidant and tumour fighting properties. A study claimed that the polyphenol content of tea decreases breast cancer risk by 21% in regular tea drinkers as compared to non-drinkers.
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Controls blood pressure levels: Scientists at the University of Western Australia have found that drinking up to eight cups of tea a day lowers blood pressure. According to the scientists, if the study were extended to the general population, number of people with high blood pressure would be cut by 10%.
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Treats alcohol-induced stomach ulcers: Black tea is known to boost immunity, but a study claimed that it can also help treat alcohol-induced stomach ulcers. An Indian study claimed that an aqueous extract of black tea has a regulatory effect on a group of proteins that play a pivotal role in the development and healing of a gastric ulcer.
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Keeps ovarian cancer away: A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggested that drinking tea could confer protection against ovarian cancer. Women who drank two cups of tea a day had one-third reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer. This cancer-fighting property is also linked to the high flavonoid content.
