Tea: its 5 virtues on health

Tea: its 5 virtues on health

An anticancer ally
"Naturally diuretic, tea is a very complex drink, made up of several hundred molecules, including antioxidants (polyphenols) with recognized anti-cancer properties," says dietitian Véronique Liégeois *. The protective substances of tea have a specific impact on blocking the development of micro-vessels that irrigate tumors and allows them to grow.



He has heart!
This is proven: regular green tea drinkers (3 cups / day minimum) are at a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, since it helps to eliminate (naturally) the bad cholesterol before it passes into the body. blood.

It cleans the arteries
A champion of cardiovascular health, tea (including black) contains antioxidants (catechins and flavonoids) that prevent clogging of arteries by reducing clot aggregation by approximately 15%. At the rate of 3 cups / day, it is the anti-infarction drink par excellence

The enemy of wrinkles
Less oxidized during processing, green and white teas have an antioxidant content 4 to 6 times higher than that of vitamin C! Elixirs of youth that fight against free radicals responsible for cell aging and especially skin. "A cup of green tea contains between 150 and 250 mg of flavonoids, scavengers of free radicals. The right anti-wrinkle dose? Two cups of green tea a day, "recommends Dr. Nadine Pomarède, dermatologist and allergist **.



It would protect the memory
One study showed that people consuming 2 cups (or more) of green tea a day had a lower risk of cognitive impairment (attention, memory, orientation in space and time). The neuroprotective effects of tea are currently the subject of further research.

* Author of "My anticancer regime", ed. Solar.

** Author of "My notebook beautyfood", ed Marabout.