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Drinking Tea May Reduce Stroke Risk
Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea a day can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a new UCLA study has found. And the more you drink, the better your odds of staving off a stroke. The study results, published in the online edition of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association,…
Experts Speak out on Green Tea and Breast Cancer
These great summaries and references come from Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor at NaturalNews.com. They support the claims that the least oxidized teas (Green and White teas) are highest in the Cancer-fighting antioxidants. These sources specifically address the antioxidant EGCG’s ability to help protect against Breast Cancer. Green tea is the most popular tea in China…
Good News on the Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea!
From Today’s Marie Claire UK: Three cups of hibiscus tea a day are enough to reduce the blood pressure of people at risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, a study has found. The tea is made with extracts from the hibiscus sabdariffa flower, which contains antioxidants that help to rid the body of…
Antioxidants and Health: How tea processing affects its antioxidants
Tea, red wine, chocolate, blueberries, asparagus, and other fruits and vegetables are rich in flavonoids, a type of polyphenolic antioxidant. Lucky for us (since those are all so tasty!) diets rich in flavonoids have displayed positive effects on an array of chronic diseases including heart disease, certain cancers, and Type 2 diabetes. Tea is a…
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