Doctor Mindell's Herb of the Month!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK, GREEN, WHITE AND RED TEA.

I know I wrote about Green tea last year, but since then new research has come out showing the benefits of all these different but similar type of tea. Tea as a beverage has been known for centuries. Lets look at each one so that you can decide which one is best for you:

Tea in general has been shown to:

* May prevent some cancers
* May reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
* Contains about half the caffeine as coffee, (Decaffeinated teas are available as well)
* A good source of fluoride,
Source Health Link, Medical College of Wisconsin, Pub Med.gov

Black Tea:

* Combat fatigue by the stimulation of caffeine
* Increase blood flow to coronary arteries
* May lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol and prevent strokes
Sources: Journal of Cardiology, Harvard Health, PubMed.gov

Green Tea:

* Guards against free radical damage, which can lead to heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer.
* Decreases risk of stroke, by inhibiting the clumping of blood platelets (tiny disk shaped cells)
* Slow the aging process by reducing free radical damage.
*Supports oral health by combating bacteria and inhibiting plaque formation
* Enhance your immune system
* Can help suppress appetite and reduce stress
* Help to normalize cholesterol and blood pressure
Source: Pub Med.gov, Colorado State University

White Tea:

* Highest polyphenol and antioxidant activity
* Assists in building the immune system
* Lower caffeine content then green or black tea
Source: Pub Med.gov, The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University. American Society of Microbiology

Red Tea:

* Unique antioxidant composition
* can help manage allergies, such as hay fever and eczema
* Contains Zinc, alpha hydroxy acid and magnesium for healthy skin and nervous system
Source: Pubmed.gob. Alchi Medical University Japan

It seems to me that Green and White Teas are the best of the Tea world. TEA ANYONE!!!