According to a significant study, tea may be a beneficial component of a balanced diet and may even increase one's likelihood of living longer than those who don't.


Tea includes beneficial components that are believed to lessen inflammation. Green tea is popular in China and Japan, where earlier research hinted to potential health advantages. The good news is now extended to black tea, a staple beverage in the United Kingdom.






Nearly 500,000 persons in the UK were surveyed about their tea use by researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute, who subsequently monitored them for up to 14 years. They made adjustments for risk variables such age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, smoking, alcohol use, and nutrition.


In this image from London, a cup of black tea is accompanied by a spoon and tea leaves (Source: AP)


Two or more cups of tea per day was associated with a moderate benefit: a 9% to 13% decreased risk of mortality from any cause when compared to non-tea users. The results were unaffected by the tea's temperature or by the addition of milk or sugar.


According to the study, which was released on Monday in Annals of Internal Medicine, there was a strong correlation between heart disease and mortality, but no discernible pattern for cancer fatalities. The study's principal investigator, Maki Inoue-Choi, suggested there may not have been enough cancer deaths for any effect to be seen.


This type of study, which is focused on watching people's behaviours and health, is unable to establish causation.


According to Marion Nestle, a professor of food studies at New York University, "observational studies like these constantly raise the question: Is there anything else about tea consumers that makes them healthier?" "I enjoy tea. Excellent for drinking. However, it would be wise to evaluate this information cautiously.


According to Inoue-Choi, there is insufficient evidence to suggest changing one's tea habits.


"I think it is excellent if you drink one cup a day already," she remarked. Enjoy your cup of tea, please.


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