But coffee, iced tea and soft drinks don’t seem to make any difference, the researchers found. The University of California team found a significant link between tea and glaucoma. The scientists believe the antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory chemicals in tea may play a role in protecting against this process. However, in this research, it wasn’t the type of tea or its strength that appeared protective, rather the temperature at which it was drunk. “But don’t let that stop you having a cup of tea – it’s a healthy, sugar free drink which may also help protect against tooth decay.”(Mail)(Visited 942 times, 23 visits today)

Source: Punch December 15, 2017 16:41 UTC