Study finds tea-drinking women may live longer
An Australian study reveals that senior women who regularly drink tea may live longer than their counterparts. The effects are mainly attributed to flavonoids that are abundant in tea and are thought to protect against heart disease and cancer - diseases that are especially prevalent among seniors. The study looked at health records of over 1,000 senior women to identify the amount of flavonoids consumed and how that correlated with the death rate after a 5-year period. Researchers found those women who consumed the equivalent of two cups of tea per day were 40% less likely to die during the period compared to those with a lower flavonoid intake. While chocolate and red wine also contain flavonoids, the study discovered that tea made the biggest contribution, with two cups of tea providing the recommended daily flavonoid count of 350mg.