Health benefits of drinking Tea
Posted by sameira on July 08 2007 23:37:16

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Most of studies have been done on Green tea. Whereas only a few have been done on other types of tea
such as White tea, Oolong tea and Black tea.

Studies have shown that green tea posseses EGCG antioxidant. This helps protect against lung, prostate and
breast cancer. Green tea raises metabolic rates and speeds up fat oxidation. It may also possibly help
prevent diabetes.

White tea has been claimed to be even more effective than green tea at preventing cancer. It is also believed
that White Tea has Anti Viral and Anti Bacterial properties.

Black Tea is known to boost immune system and mental alertness. It also lowers stress hormone levels. It also
lowers the risk of heart attacks.

Also read the general article on Tea.