Wednesday, June 26, 2013

white tea contains the most antioxidants

Like black and green tea, white tea is also derived from Camellia sinensis. Thus, white tea shares many of the same chemical properties and health effects of tea. However, white tea contains the most antioxidants. The particular amount and ratio of the polyphenol compounds found in tea varies widely from one type of white tea to another, frequently overlapping with chemical compositions found in green tea. This is due both to the variation between strain of Camellia sinensis, as well as the preparation process itself.[9] These compounds have been shown to protect against certain types of cancer both in vitro and in vivo.[10]

Improved cardiovascular function

Catechins, a group of polyphenol antioxidants found in white tea, have been found to reduce cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, and improve the function of blood vessels, thereby decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.[11]

Antibacterial and antiviral action

White tea has been shown to protect animals from certain pathogenic bacteria, such as Salmonella tryphimurium.[12]

 

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