The work in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition dispels the common belief that tea dehydrates.
Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found.
Experts believe flavonoids are the key ingredient in tea that promote health.
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These polyphenol antioxidants are found in many foods and plants, including tea leaves, and have been shown to help prevent cell damage.
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