Antioxidants in our diet help to prevent and repair the damage caused by free radical attack. The best known antioxidants are vitamins C, E and beta carotene, found in fruit, vegetables, cereals and vegetable oils. These are known as the 'ACE' vitamins. There is a growing body of evidence which confirms that those flavanoids play an important role in protecting us from heart disease and cancer. Oral Health Fluoride is the most successful agent against tooth decay ever discovered.
Scientists believe that drinking tea improves oral health by helping prevent dental caries.
A British study published in 1991 suggested that heavy tea drinking could even provide some children with enough fluoride to prevent tooth decay. It has also been suggested that plaque, the scale caused by mouth bacteria that leads to gum disease, is decreased by drinking tea. These effects are probably due to tea's antioxidant components working in synergy with its fluoride content. The natural antioxidant properties of tea may help combat the risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease. Studies have shown that average blood cholesterol and blood pressure drop, as tea consumption increases and experts believe the flavanoids in tea are responsible for the effect.