Here is another news story about well-documented health benefits of drinking tea: it may prevent or slow down tooth decay (unless you dump your cup with heaps of refined sugar).
Expatries insurance company released a quote by Dr Carrie Ruxton, a member of the Tea Advisory Panel (of UK), that drew attention to the "antibacterial properties" of tea which " has been known for decades."
The panel confirmed in a study that "compounds in tea, known as flavonoids, are able to disrupt the bacteria in the mouth that cause dental decay."
Excellent news for teenagers since dental decay usually starts in those ages due to poor eating habits, including too much candy and chocolate.
Dr. Ruxton favored black tea over the green for more potent flavonoids that it contains.
"Flavonoids also inhibit the breakdown of starch from our foods whilst we are chewing them. This helps to prevent build up of plaque," the good doctor reminded.
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