Tea may not be effective in preventing dementia and stroke
A recent study found that drinking tea and coffee, both rich in certain antioxidants, may not lower the risk of suffering from dementia or having a stroke. The findings are at odds with several other studies that claim that a diet high in antioxidants helps reduce the risk of dementia and stroke. Researchers studied the antioxidant intake of approximately 5,400 subjects over a period of 14 years, with the vast majority of antioxidants coming from tea and coffee. They found no correlation between the consumption of those beverages and a decreased risk of dementia or stroke. This may indicate that specific antioxidants present in fruits or vegetables may be more effective in fighting off certain diseases than those coming from tea or coffee.