Water is beneficial for the body, but not the only healthy choice to quench thirst. For most people, good tea because it was more potent than quench thirst also can provide more benefits than white water.
The advantage is revealed in a search of the various studies that have been published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The editor, Dr Carrie Ruxton is also a nutrition expert said that in general, satisfy the thirst of tea as superior to white water.
"The function of water is to replace lost body fluids. Tea provides a double benefit because in addition to replacing fluids can also contain antioxidants," says Dr Ruxton as quoted by the Times, Sunday (16/01/2011).
Antioxidants in tea is the antidote, especially flavonoids that prevent free radical cell damage and premature aging caused by pollution and unhealthy diet. Some experts also bermanfaaat metyakini antioxidants in the prevention of cancer and heart attacks.
Meanwhile, the BBC reported, in the form of flavonoid antioxidants is also beneficial for healthy teeth and bones. In addition to strengthening bones and joints, flavonoids also prevent tartar formation and reduce the risk of tooth loss and decay.
Dr Ruxton also disputed the myth that tea actually cause dehydration or loss of body fluids because they contain caffeine which is a diuretic aka piss bullets. According to him, the liquid that comes out from the effects of caffeine are not more numerous than the incoming fluid along with steeping tea.
Dr Ruxton opinion is supported by the British Nutrition Foundation, which advocated for a cup of tea from 1.2 to 2 liters a day or 8.5 cups of medium size. However, anemic patients should not drink tea just before and after eating because some research indicates that tea can inhibit the absorption of nutrients by the intestine.
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The advantage is revealed in a search of the various studies that have been published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The editor, Dr Carrie Ruxton is also a nutrition expert said that in general, satisfy the thirst of tea as superior to white water.
"The function of water is to replace lost body fluids. Tea provides a double benefit because in addition to replacing fluids can also contain antioxidants," says Dr Ruxton as quoted by the Times, Sunday (16/01/2011).
Antioxidants in tea is the antidote, especially flavonoids that prevent free radical cell damage and premature aging caused by pollution and unhealthy diet. Some experts also bermanfaaat metyakini antioxidants in the prevention of cancer and heart attacks.
Meanwhile, the BBC reported, in the form of flavonoid antioxidants is also beneficial for healthy teeth and bones. In addition to strengthening bones and joints, flavonoids also prevent tartar formation and reduce the risk of tooth loss and decay.
Dr Ruxton also disputed the myth that tea actually cause dehydration or loss of body fluids because they contain caffeine which is a diuretic aka piss bullets. According to him, the liquid that comes out from the effects of caffeine are not more numerous than the incoming fluid along with steeping tea.
Dr Ruxton opinion is supported by the British Nutrition Foundation, which advocated for a cup of tea from 1.2 to 2 liters a day or 8.5 cups of medium size. However, anemic patients should not drink tea just before and after eating because some research indicates that tea can inhibit the absorption of nutrients by the intestine.
