In a study published in the National Library of Health, the effects of green tea consumption on blood pressure were further investigated.
The study noted: “Green tea, derived from the plant Camellia sinensis, is a popular beverage worldwide and the major source of flavonoid intake in the US diet.
It continued: “The most prominent effects of tea on human health have been attributed to green tea, and the health-promoting effects of green tea are mainly attributed to catechins, which belong to a family of compounds known as flavonoid-like polyphenols or flavanols.
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“Our meta-analysis showed that green tea consumption significantly lowered blood pressure.”
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Source: Daily Express
