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 Health Alert:Tea Drinkers Reduce Risks of Bad Cholesterol
Did you know that drinking black tea lowers bad cholesterol levels? It could possibly also reduce the risk of heart disease. U.S. Department of Agriculture Scientists, in a study, found that consumers who drank black tea for three weeks experienced between 7% - 11% reduction in their "LDL", Low-Density Lipoprotein (bad cholesterol). The scientists are not sure exactly what caused the LDL reduction, but tests seem to indicate that the tea slows the body's absorbtion rate of LDL cholesterol. However, the beverage did not affect the "HDL" High-Density Lipoprotein (good cholesterol) levels.
According to Joseph Judd, a chemist with the USDA, who led the study, "This may indicate that drinking tea regularly could have a beneficial effect if consumed regularly as part of a mixed diet for most people."
Here's how Cholesterol works.Cholesterol is distributed in your body by attaching itself to proteins called lipoproteins.
High levels of HDL (good cholesterol) reduce the risk of a heart attack. High levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) increase your risk of heart attack.
Judd and his team observed 15 participants in a six-week, double-blind study.
Approximately 50% drank 5 cups of black tea each day for three weeks. Others were given colored water that tasted like tea. After three weeks, the two groups switched beverages. The results showed that LDL levels dropped by an average of 7.5 percent during the three weeks when the individuals consumed tea rather than the placebo blend.
Scientists also tested another group, in a seperate study, to rule out the effect of caffeine. In that group, 12 of the original 15 individuals were given water, flavored like tea, but with caffeine levels similar to those in tea.
The participants who drank real tea, had their LDL levels reduced about 11 percent compared to those who drank the caffeine placebo. The study group's diets were controlled by the researchers who supplied the daily meals. "We had the same background diet for every subject throughout the whole study because these active ingredients (that lower cholesterol) occur in a lot of other foods" such as apples or onions, said Judd.
Scientists at the USDA's research division also are studying the bioactivity of tea compounds for use in treating a wide-range of diseases. Research is currently being conducted on the effect tea has on blood glucose levels, the body's metabolism and cancer.
Small wonder that tea consumption has risen dramatically in the USA. Consumers are tempted with new exotic blends and flavors. Furthermore you can now find these in drug stores, health stores, specialty stores, tea botiques and convenience stores. Keep your eye on the Tea Houses, or Tea Shops. They'll be springing up everywhere.
The study was published in the Journal of Nutrition. You'll find 52 ways to beat cholesterol by clicking here.
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