Dozens of Studies Support the Health Benefits of Tea

Every day it seems that we hear about another study that points to the health benefits of tea. Studies claim that tea helps in the areas of aging, Alzheimer's, arthritis, bone health, cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, liver function, weight loss and more. Tons of these studies point to polyphenols - - a major component in tea - - as a strong anti-cancer agent. It is also reported to be helpful in lowering cholesterol levels.

Other studies also agree that teas heavy in antioxidants help protect the human body from free radical damage. Oolong tea, in particular, is believed to be helpful with type two diabetes. Still more studies point to tea's assistance in deterring allergies, bad breath, and dermatological issues.

Tea is a drink that a lot of people consume regularly. It is, in fact, the second most commonly consumed beverage, behind water. This is considered particularly good for those that subscribes to the theory that tea is actually as healthy as good old H2O.

The debate rages on about which tea or tea blends may be the most beneficial. However, green tea seems to lead the pack in most studies. The Chinese have reported the medicinal benefits of this type of tea for hundreds of years. They continue to use it to treat a wide variety of maladies. While those of us in the west may be a little slower at catching on to things, we eventually do. Dozens of studies now appear to back up what the Chinese have always known to be true.

The secret of green tea's health benefits appears to lie within the tea leaves themselves. They are rich in catechin polyphenols; in particular, the anti-oxidant, epigallocaterchin gallate (EGCG). These ingredients may hold the key to a powerful disease inhibitor; perhaps even a disease destroyer.