Drinking six cups of black tea daily linked to lower heart disease risk

A recent scientific study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has found that regular consumption of black tea can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 11 percent compared to non-tea drinkers.

The study showed that participants who drank between six and eight cups of tea daily had the lowest risk levels, suggesting a link between the amount of tea consumed and the degree of health protection.

The research team analyzed the relationship between tea consumption, smoking, and physical activity, finding that the lowest risk was among people who regularly drank tea, did not smoke, and maintained high levels of physical activity.

The study also indicated that drinking tea of moderate strength was associated with the lowest risk, suggesting that how tea is prepared may influence its impact on vascular health.

Results further showed that black tea was more strongly associated with reduced vascular disease risk than green tea, indicating different health effects between the two types.

A previous study involving half a million people in the United Kingdom also found that high tea consumption was linked to a slight reduction in mortality risk.