New research conducted by Kingston University shows that switching to drinking white tea is a wise choice.
New research shows that the next time you make a cup of tea, white tea can be a wise choice if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, chronic arthritis or even age-related wrinkles. Researchers from Kingston University collaborated with the Neal's Yard Remedies team to test the health benefits of extracts from 21 plant species and herb grass. They found that all plants tested had potential health benefits, notably white tea.
Professor Declan Naughton, a lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at Kingston University in Southwest London, said the study demonstrated that white tea has the potential to repel aging and contain a large amount of antioxidants. Help prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases. ' We conducted experiments to prove that plant extracts help protect the structural proteins of the skin, especially elastin and collagen,' he explained. 'Elastin supports the body's natural elasticity to ensure proper functioning of the lungs, arteries, ligaments and skin. It also helps tissues repair when you're injured and prevents skin from sagging. ' Collagen is a protein found in connective tissue, which is important for skin, both elasticity and flexibility, he added.
The results show that white tea prevents enzyme activity that breaks down elastin and collagen, leading to wrinkles and aging. These enzymes, along with oxidizing agents, are involved in many types of inflammatory diseases, such as chronic arthritis. Professor Naghton explains: 'These enzymes and oxidants are the main components of normal processes in the body. However, in the context of inflammation, the deactivation of these excess ingredients is the subject of many scientific studies over the past decades. We were surprised to find that the positive activity of white tea extract in all 5 trials was conducted. '
The team was surprised by the positive effects of white tea. ' We only test a much smaller amount than the tea you normally drink,' said Professor Naughton. 'Initial results show that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation - characteristic of arthritis, some types of cancer and wrinkles.'
Eight of the remaining plants and herbs also work against the weakening of both elastin and collagen. After white tea is bladderwrack seaweed, rose, green tea, angelica, anise and pomegranate.