As Penn Medicine reports, studies show this type of tea can also help lower blood pressure, triglycerides and total cholesterol – precursors of heart disease.
“Other research has found that green tea has a possible impact on liver, breast, prostate and colorectal cancers,” it adds.
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General dietary rules
To maximise the benefits of drinking tea, you must cover all dietary bases.
According to the NHS, fruit and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals and fibre, and should make up just over a third of the food you eat each day.
Source: Daily Express
