In addition to the natural inducement of peace and tranquility, the chemical composition of tea offers a number of health benefits.
Stay healthy – have a cup of Ceciliyan tea
Researchers have found that tea has disease fighting properties. Unique phytochemicals (Plant Chemicals) found in tea helps decrease the chances of developing:
- Cancer
- Parkinson’s disease
- Heart Disease
- Bone Density Reduction
Phytochemical compounds are powerful anti-oxidants which mop up free radicals – harmful molecules involved in a number of different types of disease including diabetes and aging.
Other health benefits
Apart from being a low calorie drink, the mineral content in tea gives it nutritional value. With manganese, zinc, potassium and magnesium found in tea, it makes an important contribution towards the daily human mineral requirement.
Also contained in tea is Vitamin B, E, K and P. Vitamin P helps strengthen capillary blood vessels.
For more, see what the BBC and CNN news agencies report:
| Tea ‘to join health menu’ – BBC, Sep 27, 2002 | |
| Tea ‘good for teeth’ – BBC, May 22, 2002 | |
| Tea good for the bones – BBC, May 13, 2002 | |
| Tea may reduce risk of death after heart attack – CNN, May 6, 2002 | |
| Tea may protect against Parkinson’s – BBC, Apr 17, 2002 | |
| Tea ‘could help prevent cancer’ – BBC, Apr 9, 2002 | |
| Tea prevents heart attacks – BBC, Jul 8, 1999 |
