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Koch, W., et al. (2019). Applications of tea ( Camellia sinensis) and its active constituents in cosmetics. When it comes to tea, green tea gets the gold. “Green tea is the champ when it comes to offering health benefits,” says Czerwony. “It’s the Swiss Army knife of teas. It covers a lot of territory.” A lot of patients will drink fancy tea lattes and what they're going to get from that is a lot of sugar, calories, and carbs,” says Dr. Mintz. “In that case, you’re doing nothing for yourself.”

In addition, a review of 82 meta-analyses found that green tea consumption was associated with reduced risk for heart disease and certain types of cancer, as well as reductions in weight and blood pressure. After following participants for over 11 years, the study found that those who drank at least two cups of tea had a 16% lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to those who did not drink tea ( 22). Zheng, X.-X., et al. (2011). Green tea intake lowers fasting serum total and LDL cholesterol in adults: A meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials.Powerful antioxidants in green tea — especially one called epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG — can help prevent atherosclerosis and plaque buildup in the arteries. A medical literature review offers a snapshot of those benefits, linking the consumption of green tea to: If you’re feeling wired at bedtime, consider sipping a cup of chamomile tea to wind down. “Since chamomile tea is an herbal tea that contains no caffeine, it can be a calming beverage before bed,” says Retelny. Sometimes the tea works so well that doctors tell patients not to drink chamomile before surgery because it can cause them to be too relaxed and have an adverse effect with anesthesia, says Derocha.

While these drinks are unlikely to ever be a healthy option, you can ask for changes to cut down on the calories, saturated fat and sugar. Ask for drinks to be made with low-fat milk and sugar-free syrups and avoid marshmallows on top. Keep whipped cream on top for an occasional treat and ask for a small amount rather than the regular serving.Several epidemiological studies failed to show an association between tea consumption and cardiovascular disease. For example, in the Scottish Heart Health Study involving 10,359 men and women there was no association between tea consumption and prevalent coronary heart disease [ 13]. In a cohort of 1,900 Welsh men, the group with the highest consumption of tea (more than eight cups per day) actually had higher ischemic heart disease mortality compared to the group consuming less than two cups per day [ 14]. The authors pointed out that tea is often consumed with milk in the United Kingdom and speculated that milk might have affected absorption or increased fat intake and influenced a benefit of tea. Consuming them can help remove free radicals and decrease cell damage in the body. This ultimately may help decrease the risk of chronic disease ( 1, 2). Flavanoids help us relax and sleep, and it can also help reduce menstrual cramping and pain,” says Derocha. Sleep is also one of the best tools for dealing with inflammation or healing from an injury, she notes. For this reason, people with a history of iron deficiency should avoid consuming tea when taking iron supplements or eating an iron-rich meal.