A new Chinese study indicates that drinking regular cups of tea can help you live longer.
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing revealed that drinking tea at least three times a week; It can prolong life by more than a year. Follow more: Dr. Xinyan Wang, the researcher, said: “Tea consumption is usually associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and all causes of death.” The favorable health effects are strongest for green tea, and for long-term tea drinkers.
In the study, participants were divided into two groups: those who drink tea regularly, and those who drink less than three cups per week, before being evaluated over a period of seven years.
He revealed The analysis found that those who drank tea regularly were less likely to develop heart disease and stroke, and lived an average of 1.26 years longer than those who rarely drank tea.
While the reason behind this remains unclear, the researchers suggest that it may be due to the polyphenols found in the tea. And chemicals with antioxidant properties.
The study also explained:
“Mechanistic studies have suggested that the main bioactive compounds in tea, namely polyphenols, are not stored in the body in the long term.
” “Thus, drinking tea repeatedly over a long period may be necessary.” For the cardiac effect.
Researchers found the most effective types of tea, and found that green tea is most beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease.
This may be due to the fact that green tea is richer in polyphenols than black tea, or because black tea is often served with milk, which may have a negative effect on heart function.
At the same time, the study also found that the protective effects of tea It was more beneficial for men than women. “One reason may be that 48% of men were habitual tea consumers, compared to only 20% of women,” Dr. Wang said.
“Secondly, the incidence and mortality of heart disease and stroke were much lower.
“These differences made it more likely to find statistically significant results among men.
” The researchers now hope to conduct follow-up studies to understand the protective effects of tea.
However, the Aston University nutritionist said: “As with all studies done in groups like this “There is no evidence of a causal relationship, only that drinking tea is associated with a longer life.”
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