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"on the eighth day God created tea"
...did you know that scientific research has uncovered evidence of the health benefits long associated with drinking tea...
In addition to the natural inducement of peace and tranquility, the chemical composition of tea offers a number of health benefits.
Researchers have found that tea has disease fighting properties. Unique phytochemicals (plant chemicals) found in tea helps decrease the chances of developing:
cancer
heart disease
Parkinson's disease
Bone density reduction
Phytochemical compounds are powerful anti-oxidants which mop up free radicals. Harmful molecules involved in a number of different types of disease including diabetes and aging.
Apart from being a low calorie drink, the mineral content in tea gives its nutritional value. With manganese, zinc, potassium and magnesium found in tea, it makes an important contribution towards the daily human mineral requirement. Also contained in tea is vitamin B, E, K and P. Vitamin P helps strengthen capillary blood vessels.
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