Benefits of White Tea

White tea has been around for centuries in the East and has been used as medicine for almost as long as it has been drunk. It’s only been recently in our history that we have discovered the true health benefits behind white tea. Studies have shown that the main benefit of white tea is its high amount of antioxidants. White tea contains more antioxidants than green tea and black tea because the fresh tea leaves are steamed just after being picked. This makes white tea the freshest and purest form of tea since it under goes the least amount of processing. The antioxidants in white tea are known as polyphenol antioxidants, these antioxidants are not unique to tea and can be found in many fruits and some vegetables. Many claims have been made about the benefits of white tea over the years and the FDA has denied them all due to lack of evidence.

• Health Claims include
• Prevention of some types of Cancer.
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Lower Cholesterol
• Cardio Vascular Health
• Stronger Bones
• Healthier Teeth and Gums
• Anti-Aging Properties

And Longer Life Independent studies the world wide have shown a correlation to white tea and all of the above health benefits. So it just comes down to if you want to believe the FDA or the rest of the world. Either way there are no health risks associated with white tea so drink to your health.

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