Inc. In the last several years research suggests tea drinking can have beneficial effects on the body. The information continues to accumulate in an effort to relate dietary consumption to the prevention or cause of some ailment.
Research indicates tea drinkers have a lower risk of developing heart disease or stroke.
Earlier studies found that people who drink tea reduce their risk of heart disease 40 to 50 percent. This is not the end of the story. Further research is necessary to confirm these preliminary results. Drinking tea also may be good for the vascular system. Tea contains substances known as flavanoids.