Here is a summary of the Tea Association Of The USA brochure about health benefits of tea :

- Scientists believe tea provides heart health benefits in variety of ways : reduced risk of hypertension, stroke and atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Tea may improve blood vessel and endothelial function and help to control          blood clotting, thereby supporting healthy blood flow and circulation.

- Preliminary research suggests that tea drinkers may have stronger bones later in life.

- Preliminary research suggests that drinking tea may reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes.

- Experts believe that the flavonoids in tea may inhibit the ability of oral bacteria to form harmful plaque deposit, and tea's naturally occuring fluoride may support healthy tooth enamel.

- Animal studies have shown that tea help prevent excess calories from being stored as body fat, and that tea improve endurance during exercises. On human studies tea flavonoids have been shown to increase resting energy expenditure, while increasing fat metabolism.

- Peliminary research suggests that the flavonoids in tea could play a role in reducing human cancer risk.

- Up to 8 cups of unsweetened tea per day are recommended because tea is naturally calorie-free and provides the added health benefit of antioxidants flavonoids.

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