White tea is being referred as the supreme health drink now a days. The drink which is least known until a couple of years ago is finding it’s place in most kitchens around the world. Scientific studies and medical studies have proven that white tea can cure many health problems.
Whit tea is basically the unfermented (not fully grown) tea leaf. Like green tea and black tea, white tea also comes from the ‘ camellia sinensis ‘ plant. Since the leaves are not fully grown, white tea mostly consists of buds and young leaves and because of this, white tea contains lesser amounts of caffeine than other teas.
Different health benefits of white tea are
Protection against Colon Cancer
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Regular intake of white tea reduces the risk of Colon Cancer. Polyphenols, the powerful anti-oxidant present in white tea inhibit colon and reduce the formation of early colon cancer.
Antioxidants
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Since white tea is not fully exposed to air before it is steamed, it has abundant number of antioxidant catechins. These antioxidant catechins help the body in fighting against the free radicals which harm the body by damaging DNA and hastening aging.
Reduced risk of getting Infection
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Scientific studies have shown that white tea helps in reducing the growth of bacteria and viruses which cause ill health. White tea helps the immune system of the body to fight against bacteria which cause infections, pneumonia, influenza etc.,
Protection against Dental Caries
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Because of it’s ability to fight off bacteria and viruses, white tea protects against the bacteria which cause dental caries, plaque and bad breath.
Lower blood pressure
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It is evident from medical studies that white tea decreases the thickness of blood which results in improved artery function. This helps to lower high blood pressure and thus in maintaining good health.
Weight loss
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Catechins, a group of antioxidants present in white tea is found to have a positive effect on energy levels and to reduce the cholesterol. Though the result is modest, it certainly does help in reducing cholesterol and in lossing weight. It also increases metabolism and helps in burning fat.
Stronger Bones
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Studies have shown that people who take white tea regularly have higher bone density and strength. It also has a positive effect on the patients of arthritis and osteoporosis.
Heart Protection
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By lowering the blood pressure and cholesterol and by thinning the blood, white tea protects the entire circulatory system resulting in less chances of getting heart disease.
Other Heath Benefits of White Tea:
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# White tea fights against free radicals resulting in healthy and glowing skin with reduced wrinkles and creases.
# White tea contains small amounts of fluoride and some other nutrients which help in keeping the teeth and gums strong.
# White tea reduces the blood sugar and reduces the chance of getting diabetes.
# White tea helps in increasing skin cell immune function and helps in protecting against Ultra Violet rays.
# White tea reduces stress and increases energy.
# White tea reduces the chance of getting other cancers like intestinal cancer, prostate cancer, and stomach cancer.
By keeping all the above points in mind, it is no wonder saying that ‘ A cup of White Tea a day keeps the doctor away.’
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