Minerals Tea is a rich source of two minerals essential for health:
Manganese Manganese is essential for bone growth and the
body’s development and 2-5mg a day is required for good health. Tea is
one of the richest sources of manganese in our diet, with 5-6 cups of
tea providing 45% of our daily requirement.
Potassium Potassium is vital for maintaining a normal
heartbeat. It enables nerves and muscle to function and regulates fluid
levels within the cells. Deficiency leads to erratic heart-beat and
fatigue.
Tea had hardly any calories and is low in sodium. It
contains: Traces of proteins and carbohydrates, Amino acids and lipids, but more important quantities of Vitamins Minerals Antioxidants Zinc Fluoride Flavonoids Polyphenols
How tea may be a heart saver? The
natural antioxidant properties of tea may help combat the risk of
developing coronary heart disease. Research has suggested that drinking
around 4-5 cups of tea a day may have a beneficial effect on two long
established heart disease risk factors:
High blood cholesterol
High blood pressure
Cholesterol levels Studies
have shown that average blood cholesterol and blood pressure drop, as
tea consumption increases and experts believe the flavonoids in tea are
responsible for the effect. Other studies have shown that tea
flavonoids may also decrease blood clotting which is another common
cause of cardiovascular disease.
New Discoveries Tea
contains many other constituents, which are beneficial to our health.
Constant research is also discovering new ways of how tea can be
beneficial to health.
So as well as eating more fruit
and vegetables, antioxidant intake can be topped up by drinking more
tea, helping to promote overall health and well-being.
Traces of proteins and carbohydrates, 