Health effects of tea?

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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/07/20/is-tea-a-powerful-health-tonic.aspx

 

2.25 billion gallons of tea -- about 132 cups of tea per person per year -- is consumed in the United States. However, people in China, Japan and other parts of Asia often drink multiple cups per day.

There is some pretty compelling evidence that the polyphenols in green tea are more effective at fighting the progression of cancer than the antioxidants found in red wine, grapes and peanuts. In addition, the EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) in tea could be another useful cancer-prevention tool.

But the health benefits of tea are still ripe for discussion, with some studies showing positive results and others finding no effect. Even studies yielding positive results seem to show that you may actually need five to 10 cups per day in order to reap these benefits -- and it's also not yet clear whether or not decaf varieties work as well.

Since tea contains about half the caffeine found in coffee, it can really add up. Caffeine comes with its own set of problems, including its ability to worsen insulin sensitivity, which is a major cause of chronic illness.As a general rule I don't recommend drinking anything but pure water. But if you're partial to tea, drink it in moderation, especially as some teas also contain high levels of fluoride. Additionaly, be sure to avoid fake "health" drinks, such as Coca-Cola's

Enviga, which contains a trace amount of EGCG swimming in an ocean of processed junk.So you might consider adding a high quality green tea to your regimen. Like most products you have to be careful in selecting the right one. You need to make sure that is low in fluoride and not oxidized. I am currently in the process of researching a number of companies so I can provide a recommendation for you in the near future.