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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Black tea health benefits

Both green tea and black tea are products of the Camellia sinensis plant, and studies show that black tea has many of the same benefits that green tea has.

Black teas are produced by withering, cutting, rolling, fermenting and drying of tea leaves. The drink is red in color with an astringent taste. Black tea accounts for about 95% of the world market.

Generalizations have been made that black tea offers more benefits for heart health and digestion, while green tea does more to protect the body against developing cancer.

Black tea strengthens the immune system with bacteria-fighting antioxidants. Black tea antioxidants and other compounds are beneficial for blood vessels and as anti-inflammatory compound

Habitual consumption of black tea has resulted in lower blood levels of total cholesterol by 6.5% and LDL cholesterol by 11.1% in humans (J Nutr. 2003 Oct;133(10):3298S-3302S).
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Black tea reduced the risk of heart disease and reduced the risk of stroke. It was reported that consumption of black tea can reduced the risk of cardiovascular diseases, especially atherosclerosis.

Black tea promotes blood flows to the brain, and improves mental focus and concentration.
Black tea health benefits

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