In many countries , restaurants and shops serve premium teas, while the majority of supermarkets, are stocking bottled tea.
According to the American Tea Association, over 158 million of Americans will drink tea today, about half of the U.S. population. And, this number can be increased .
These are 5 most reasons , that make people consume it .
1- Tea and Heart Health :
Studies prove that the black tea intake decreased incidence of heart attack, and drinking green tea was associated with lower total cholesterol.
2- Tea may Prevent Cancer :
It has been suggested that polyphenol compounds (particularly catechins) in tea may play a role in preventing cancer. However studies related to tea and different types of cancers have been limited .
3- Tea for Teeth :
Japanese researchers confirmed that at least one cup of green tea per day was associated with decreased odds for tooth loss.
Tea may lower the pH of the tooth surface, suppressing the growth of periodontal bacteria. Tea has an anticariogenic effect because of its fluoride content.
4- Tea and Weight Loss
Tea is always used as a weight-loss aid and this is based mainly on studies that used tea extracts (epigallocatechin gallate and other polyphenols and caffeine).
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