Tea and Health: Science behind the Myths

Tea and Health: Science behind the Myths

Tea is known the world over as a soothing drink and a way of life. During the past two decades, scientific and medical researches have linked tea consumption to a reduced risk of cardiovascular and many types of cancers, arthritis, blood sugar, and several other illnesses. This book offers a timely and comprehensive review of the major health benefits of tea consumption, the antioxidative actions of tea catechins and polyphenols, investigates cancer-fighting properties, and much more. The book attempts to open up the world of this wonderful beverage, including its manufacturing process, to the common man. Interspersed with interesting information/research findings, coloured photographs and useful diagrams, this book deserves a place on the bookshelf of every tea company, tea broker, tea scientist and tea research establishment.

Contents: Preface

• History of Tea.
• What is Tea.
• Tea Chemistry and Antioxidative Effects.
• Dietary Flavonoids and Bioavailability.
• Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Anticarcinogenic Potential.
• Protective Effects of Tea.

Product Details

Hardcover: 178 pages
Publisher: UBS Publishers’ Distributors Pvt. Ltd; 1st ed edition (January, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 81-7476-559-X
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds