Tea lovers can raise a cup to the fact the nation's favourite hot drink can boost the immune system and even help us shed weight. Tea lovers can raise a cup to the fact the nation's favourite hot drink can boost the immune system and even help us shed weight. The ancient drink has long been linked to health benefits but researchers have linked tea to high levels of friendly bacteria. Tea drinkers also have fewer levels of firmicutes which are microbes linked to inflammation, obesity and even diabetes. The research looked at 24 different trials and found tea drinkers have higher levels of helpful bacteria.

Source: Irish Independent October 14, 2019 01:30 UTC