A Brew That Prevents Parkinson’s?
Black Tea
A large study in Singapore showed that black tea might have the power to slash Parkinson’s disease risk by almost a third.
Hormone Helper?
In the study, people who drank the most black tea were 29 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD), compared with the least enthusiastic black-tea drinkers. Although the researchers were poised to credit the caffeine in black tea for the benefit, it turned out not to be so. Instead, it may be that black tea somehow affects estrogen levels in a favorable anti-Parkinson’s way (the disease is less common in women than in men). Interestingly, green tea showed no protective effects against PD.
More Tea-Time Extras
There’s no shortage of other reasons to drink tea, including:
A healthier heart. The brew is bursting with cardioprotective polyphenols. Just make sure to skip the milk.
Lower odds of female cancers. Drinking tea may cut the risk of ovarian cancer by almost half.
Less stress. In a study, men who drank a black-tea-like beverage recovered more quickly from a stressful event
More and more Americans are discovering the many varieties of tea. In my local grocery store there is a whole wall of shelving full of different brands and types of teas. My cupboard has Black, White, Orange (pekoe), Green (with antioxidants, w/white, plain), trademarked teas, among others. Science is discovering more health benefits of teas.
March 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 am
That’s great news! I’m sure iced tea offers the same benefits, which is wonderful come summer. COFFEE also has health benefits in that it helps reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Altzeimers. Cheers to the hot morning beverages!
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
I agree, Nutrition for Health, let’s hear it for hot mornin beverages!