There are a lot of white tea benefits, and each one of them are great news. Shield yourself and boost your immune system against the common cold or flu by drinking a nice hot cup of white tea!
In recent years news about the health benefits of white tea has lead to an increase in sales that nearly tripled since the year 2001, bottled and loose leaf tea alike. There are numerous tea companies that will state this.
But what exactly are these benefits?
White tea benefits range from cancer fighting to increased dental hygiene. Let’s have a look…
Cancer and tumor prevention.
Research done at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University reveal that white tea is not only good at fighting cancer, but can be a possible deterrent as well.
Studies shown that white tea was better than green tea at removing stomach tumors in rats, and was also better at destroying certain pathogenic microorganisms.
White tea is powerful and helps fight many cancer causing cells, ones that can lead to stomach, prostate, or colon cancer. The plentiful antioxidants and flavonoids inhibit the reproduction of such cells. Of course more research must be done to strongly claim this as an actual preventative in humans, but enough studies have been done to prove it helps, and in some cases as high as 50%!
Good for the heart!
More white tea benefits teach us that it thins the blood, lowers blood pressure, and lowers cholesterol! This is good news for your heart along with the entire circulatory system. By drinking 2 to 3 cups a day, the risk of a heart attack may be cut in half.
Good for your skin.
White tea is good for your skin and can help protect and even reverse damage done to it by free radicals. Free radicals are bad news and can come from events such as stress or bathing in too much sun. Research shows oolong tea as well has these benefits, which means drinking these teas can help provide you with healthier and younger looking skin.
White tea benefits and diabetes.
Both my grandparents have diabetes, and I am aware of what an ailment it is. Studies done show that it may reduce blood sugar, which can in turn help reduce the symptoms of diabetes. I hope more research is done in this area to reveal even more benefits!
Fights virus and promotes stronger bones!
Do to the high levels of catachins white tea has earned a great antibacterial reputation. This makes it a great immune system booster that can guard against a whole range of airborne viruses and disease causing bacteria. White tea benefits those who suffer with HIV, and can help aid in the prevention of deadly pneumonia.
Drinking white tea (as well as all tea types) can mean stronger bone density one study has shown. People who consumed tea had stronger bones than people who did not consume tea.
White tea also fights plague and can help maintain a cavity-free smile.
There are more white tea benefits that are published more and more each week. As the years go on, more people will become aware of this once unheard of type of tea and treat themselves to a cup or two a day.
I'm sure that the more research about white tea benefits are done, the more bolder these claims will become! White tea has already established a great resume, and who knew all those goodies can come in a cup!
