Good news for tea lovers

A recent study revealed that unsweetened tea can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes?, and tea is a staple beverage for many people around the world.

 According to research conducted on more than one million people from eight countries, it was discovered that consumption of black, green or oolong tea can reduce the chances of developing this condition.

The study, presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), showed that drinking four cups of tea per day was associated with a 17% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes over an average 10-year period.

According to lead author Dr. Shang Li from Wuhan University of Science and Technology in China, the research findings are exciting "because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes."

She added, according to the "Indian Express" newspaper that the protective effect of tea may be increased when milk is added to it: "I think milk will make the effect of tea stronger on diabetes."

She explained that, after a meta-analysis of 19 previous studies on tea drinking and diabetes, researchers found a "significant linear association" between drinking black, green or oolong tea and a reduced risk of diabetes.

To explain this, she says, "It is possible that certain components in tea, such as polyphenols, may reduce blood glucose levels, but a sufficient amount of these bioactive compounds may be needed to be effective."

Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Clinical Dietitian, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore (India) added, “The polyphenols in tea improve insulin sensitivity. 2, because the drink does not affect blood sugar levels. (It also) can also help avoid dehydration that can lead to high blood sugar levels and give additional benefits such as reducing inflammation.”

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