Emily Stevenson

Combats tooth decay Believe it or not, drinking tea even reduces bacterial plaque, because the compounds in tea are able to reduce the acid in bacteria that cause cavities in the mouth. The tannins in tea provide natural fluoride and protect tooth enamel from the effects of plaque on teeth. The addition of antioxidants prevents halitosis especially if you opt for a herbal tea without sugar.

Emily Stevenson

Reduces cardiovascular accidents Drinking tea prevents the formation of dangerous blood clots that are often the cause of strokes and heart attacks. It also helps lower blood pressure. Drinking it every day helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Drinking two to three cups of tea a day reduces the risk of a heart attack by seventy percent.

Emily Stevenson

Immune system Helps strengthen the immune system as its content in flavonoids and vitamin H assist the proper functioning of the body's defenses and prevent cell damage. Black tea can reduce the effects of stress. An Egyptian study on the effects of green tea on antibiotics says that tea serves to increase the effects of drugs to kill bacteria. A study comparing the immune activity levels of coffee drinkers versus tea drinkers found that tea drinkers have immune levels up to five times higher.

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