After reading about the benefits of drinking tea, I reached back into my Southern Heritage and asked some questions about whether drinking tea is a good thing to do. There are some potential upsides. It naturally contains the polyphenols and flavonoids that may support heart health, reduce oxidative stress, and have mild anti-inflammatory effects. In some studies, drinking unsweet tea may contribute to a slight lowering of blood pressure and possibly improve vascular function. It contains caffeine so can help with alertness, focus, or mild metabolism stimulation. If the tea is unsweetened, it contributes to hydration without sugar or calories. However, there are some drawbacks, especially if buying pre-made tea at the grocery store.. Many tea beverages have added sugars which can turn this benign drink in a calorie/sugar burden. Also, artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes can have an impact on the gut microbiota and appetite. Commercially bottled tea...
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