Antioxidant properties: help remove free radicals and reduce amount of cell damage in the body, polyphenols are the main antioxidant components in tea
Flavonoids may boost heart health: from improvements to blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
May reduce risk of stroke: studies have shown that those who drink tea have a lower risk of stroke
Lower blood sugar levels: some tea components can increase insulin activity; a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the body. If insulin is disregulated, diabetes can occur.
Reference: Story by Julia Rocha, Victoria Andrews
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