Part 2 of 2
In the previous newsletter, we discussed the origins, the history, and some of the benefits of drinking tea. In this one I will give you a few more reasons why you should be drinking it every day!
Tea has been in the diet of mankind for over 5000 years, and it is increasing in popularity. The medicinal benefits touted by the Emperors of China thousands of years ago are now being backed up by modern science. There are many chemicals within tea that promote your quality of health, with this one being one of the best: polyphenols.
What are polyphenols?
It is the term used to describe the several thousands of plant molecules that have antioxidant properties that are beneficial to your health. Catechins are a specific group of antioxidants within polyphenols that are present at high levels in all teas, especially green and white. One super antioxidant chemical in tea is called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). All studies point to its potent effect in controlling inflammation. (more…)