Regular tea drinkers may have an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, including a 37% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 17% lower risk of heart attack, according to a large study.
Both black and green tea may support heart health when consumed without added sugar, though the findings show an association rather than prove that tea prevents disease.People who drank tea regularly, exercised, and didn’t smoke had the lowest risk of vascular disease. Drinking very hot tea was associated with a 16% higher risk of vascular disease.
People who regularly drink tea may have an 11% lower overall risk of vascular disease, which includes conditions such as stroke, heart disease, and peripheral artery disease. This is according to a study published on October 21 in the Journal of Internal MedicineTrusted Source.
Both black tea and green tea may offer heart health benefits. However, the study shows an association rather than proving that drinking tea prevents cardiovascular disease. The lowest overall vascular risk was seen among tea drinkers who were also physically active and didn’t smoke.
