TEA & HEALTH

"Tea is a miraculous medicine for the maintenance of health. Tea has an extraordinary power to prolong life. Anywhere a person cultivates tea, long life will follow. In ancient and modern times, tea is the elixir that creates the mountain-dwelling immortal." From this passage we can see that green tea has from early times been highly valued as a powerful medicinal substance. In recent years research into the effects of green tea has progressed so far it can now provide scientific confirmation for the legendary saying that "Tea is a miraculous medicine for the maintenance of health."

It is becoming increasingly clear that green tea has a broad efficacy in preventing disease.

Hard to believe that something as simple as tea can actually keep you in good health. Research suggests that tea drinkers have lower rates of heart disease and cancer. It may promote healthy bones in mature women. And, tea can give you the lift you want from caffeine without the negative side-effects.

For Americans seeking a healthy lifestyle, tea holds extraordinary promise. While additional research is needed to clarify some ambiguities, the overall trend suggests tea is a good health-food candidate.