Hot air or discharged exercise makes you feel very thirsty, to eliminate water can provide relief, but tea can give you more than it is the freshness and health protection.

Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is good for you, as well as water consumption, and even provide additional benefits of tea.

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition refute the myth about that tea can lead to dehydration.

According to nutrition experts from UK, tea is not just a thirst-quenching function or replacing fluids like water, but also provide protection from heart disease and some cancers. Experts believe flavonoids are the key ingredients of the tea that maintain and improve health. These antioxidants are often found in foods and plants, including tea leaves, has been shown to help prevent cell damage.

Public health nutritionist Dr. Carrie Ruxton, and colleagues at Kings College London, looked at studies on the health effects of tea. They found evidence that drinking three or more of tea a day can cut heart attack risk. Several other studies have found tea protects the body from cancer, but this statement still needs in-depth research. Other health benefits that provide protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay making the tooth stronger.

Dr. Ruxton explains: “Drinking tea actually better for you than water. Water right to replace fluids. While tea replaces fluids but also provide antioxidants.”

According to the myth that tea causes dehydration is wrong. “The study of caffeine found high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages can cause dehydration. But even if you drink coffee or tea that you will still get a viscous fluid is needed. In addition, a cup of tea contains fluoride which is good for teeth. “

There is no evidence that tea consumption is harmful to health. However, research suggests that tea can impair the body to absorb iron from food. Therefore, for patients with anemia should avoid drinking tea after meals.

Dr Tim. Ruxton found average tea consumption has dropped below the one cup a day. According to the increasing popularity of soft drinks made a lot of people do not drink tea as much as before. “Drinking tea is common for older people aged 40 and above. Even the tea to be 70% of fluid intake each day, then it is an important contribution to the body,” he added.

Claire Williamson of the British Nutrition Foundation added: “Lab studies show tea’s health benefits.”

“The benefits to humans have not proven strong enough and needs a lot more research. But it can certainly provide potential health benefits of tea is good through the antioxidants in it which can reduce the risk of heart attacks and cancer.”

“In terms of fluid replacement, we recommend 1.5-2 liters per day and that includes tea. Tea does not make dehydration. Tea is a healthful beverage.”