Doctor’s Senior Exercise & Health Newsletter

April 1, 2003

Issue Vol. 3 No. 4

In This Newsletter
Introduction
Healthfully your
Health Hints

Introduction***

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Healthfully Yours***

Tea May Be The Fountain Of Youth

Drinking tea daily may just be the most important boost you can give your immune, respiratory and cardio-vascular systems. Tea contains flavonoids, such as: quercetin, kaempferol and myricetin. These are the antioxidants that the body needs to maintain health. Research has shown that high amounts of these flavonoids can reduce the risk of fatal heart attacks. Drinking one to two cups of tea daily can afford almost 40 % less chance of having a heart attack compared to those who do not drink tea.

The type of tea you drink will determine the maximum benefits you will derive. Green tea and black tea will be the most healthful. These are the teas that have the highest concentration of antioxidants. Herbal or other teas will not afford the same health benefits. It doesn’t matter whether you use the decaffeinated or not, although the tea with caffeine will contain a somewhat higher amount of antioxidants. It can be hot or iced tea as long as it is brewed. The commercial liquid teas in cans or bottles, or instant teas do not afford the same amount of antioxidants as when it is brewed from tealeaves that are loose or in bags.

The antioxidants in the black or green tea are compounds known as polyphenols. Both are about equal in antioxidants, however, green tea has another special acting ingredient called “EGCG”. These are the compounds that tend to neutralize the damage done to cells in our body by free radicals that cause disease and aging factors of the cells. They are also powerful in preventing heart disease and cancer.

There are many, many more reasons for drinking green or black tea. Studies have shown that a compound found in green tea may help inhibit such immune system reactions that trigger allergic symptoms. Although those symptoms are the result of agents such as, dust, mold, pollen, grasses or pet dander. Drinking green tea on a daily basis can lessen or possibly alleviate the affects of these agents. Alternating between drinking green and black tea can assure increased benefits.

Research has shown that drinking green and black tea will offer a great many benefits, other than those mentioned above. Some of those benefits are:

Can help prevent inflammation of the arteries and other organs in the body.
Prevents clogging of the arteries.
A preventative in the formation of arthritis, and those who have arthritis are aided by reducing the inflammation present.
Can lower the risk of stomach, colon and breast cancer.
Research has shown that ingredients in black and green tea can cause the death of cancer cells.
A possible correlation in improving cataracts in lab mice that may also be beneficial to humans.
Found to be a potent anti-virus fighter.
Increases burning of calories related to fat and can help reduce and maintain body weight.

Read in Health Hints below which tea and how much you should drink to derive the benefits of tea.

Health Hints***

The tea that will afford you most benefits and the highest in antioxidants are the green teas and the black teas.
It doesn’t matter if you choose tea with or without caffeine, but the tea with caffeine will be slightly higher in antioxidants.
Also, green tea has an added ingredient called EGCG, which gives added benefits to improve your immune system.
Do not use the prepared varieties of teas you buy in cans or bottles.
Do brew your own tea, whether in bags or the loose tea leaves.
Allow the tea to brew at least five minutes or more so that all the antioxidants and other beneficial ingredients will be released.
The exotic herb and flavored teas will not be nearly as beneficial as the green and black teas. They contain very little of the antioxidants.
Alternating and drinking both green and black tea can increase your benefits.
Some researchers feel that 3 cups daily should be sufficient, however, more researchers now feel that drinking 5 to 8 cups daily would greatly enhance your health benefits.

As you can see from the above benefits, tea is a drink that will enhance your health and can add years to your longevity. It is indeed like dipping your cup into the “Fountain of Youth”!

Doc Cane

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