Tea has been used for centuries as a medicine. Now modern science is discovering what people in China and around the world have known for a long time: tea is good for you. White tea is a less processed tea and has the highest levels of antioxidants, making it a drink that is good for your health.
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White tea contains antioxidants
Antioxidants are nutrients that protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and fight ageing. Free radicals are bad elements that move around in our bodies wreaking havoc, damaging DNA and accelerating ageing. Antioxidants find them and neutralise them.
Promotes blood pressure
Studies show that white tea can thin the blood and improve the function of the arteries. It helps to lower blood pressure and keep it healthy.
Friend of good cholesterol
Catechins, another group of antioxidants, reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol is a particular type of fat and is necessary for health, but there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, and white tea helps increase good cholesterol and decrease bad cholesterol.
Protects the heart
By fluidifying the blood, lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol, this tea protects the heart and the entire circulatory system. White tea is truly a remarkable tonic for the heart.
Makes bones stronger
Studies have found that people who drank tea regularly had greater bone density and strength than non-drinkers. White tea may also have beneficial effects for those suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis.
Antibacterial and antiviral
White tea is a natural killer of bacteria and viruses. The antioxidants so abundant in white tea invigorate the entire immune system, providing protection against a variety of invaders and a wide range of diseases. It helps protect against the common cold and flu.
Maintains healthy gums and teeth
This tea contains small amounts of fluoride and other nutrients that keep teeth strong and healthy. It also kills bacteria that cause plaque, cavities and bad breath.
Skin friendly
Free radicals caused by prolonged sun exposure, stress and a poor diet can damage the skin and prematurely age it. By eliminating these free radicals, white tea protects the skin and helps reverse some of the damage. Drinking white tea helps keep the skin healthy and radiant.
Other benefits
White tea has many other benefits to offer: it can help reduce blood sugar. It reduces stress and increases energy. Some studies suggest that tea can increase metabolism and encourage the body to burn more fat, but a balanced diet and regular exercise are more likely to produce results. White tea undoubtedly has a wide range of positive effects on the body and a huge number of health benefits.
Want to know the benefits of other types of tea? Read the articles in the Benefits of Tea section.
