Green tea scientists do not stop finding properties lately. Chi Pui Pang, from the University of Hong Kong, has shown that the antioxidants it contains (vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein and zeaxanthin) can be absorbed by different tissues of the eye, including the retina, which prevents glaucoma and other diseases ocular It has also been scientifically proven to reduce the diseases of the teeth and gums. Consumed in moderation (3 to 6 cups a day) the risk of death due to cardiovascular disease decreases, according to a study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology: Journal of the American Heart Association. And experiments in mice have revealed that it helps fight obesity.

Moreover, a study conducted at the Medical School of Athens (Greece) indicates that 30 minutes after drinking a cup of tea the large arteries of the body dilate, which prevents circulatory problems, atherosclerosis, etc. In addition, one of its components, epigallocatechin (EGC), promotes the growth of bone cells (osteoblasts) up to 79%, which strengthens bones, increases their mineralization and helps prevent osteoporosis.

To this is added that the regular consumption of tea prevents the gallbladder from becoming inflamed. Without forgetting that it inhibits the growth of bacteria. And in the brain, tea polyphenols have a protective effect on dopamine protective cells, so it prevents Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in Biological Psychiatry. Not in vain an ancient Chinese proverb says: "It is better to spend three days without food than one without tea." Of course, never drink this brew too hot -that is, at over 60 ºC-, because it has been shown to cause throat cancer.