White tea health benefits

A lot has been said and written about the health benefits of all kinds of teas. The health benefits of white tea have somehow been neglected. Being the least processed tea white tea has some unique properties that can promote health even further.

Antioxidants

Most of the health properties of tea in general comes from the antioxidants. White tea being so fresh and unprocessed is thought to hold the highest amount. A high concentration of antioxidants helps the body in fighting free radicals and thus prevent damage in cell membranes and DNA.

Anticancer

Letting free radical levels unchecked can lead to increased risk of cancer. So by fighting free radicals white tea is a very powerful anticancer treatment. Furthermore the flavonoids in the tea inhibit cancer cells growth and further reducing the risk.

Blood pressure

Studies show that white tea can help with high blood pressure, by thinning the blood and reinforcing blood vessels.

Low cholesterol

Another group of antioxidants called catechins can reduce cholesterol in the blood. White tea is a particularly rich source of catechins since is not processed and oxidized. By reducing cholesterol white tea further helps lowering blood pressure and safeguarding the hearth.

Strong bones

White tea is especialy indicated to sufferers of osteoporosis as it increases bone density. Some studies are available on this subject.

Healthy skin

Staying in the sun too long can raise the amounts of free radicals in the skin. Also a poor diet or stress can damage the skin and make it age prematurely. Antioxidants in white tea can help your skin look young and eliminate the dark spots. More on health benefits of White Tea on skin

Antibacterial

Also indicated as a general antibacterial and antiviral agent. White tea reinforces the immune system protecting us against all sorts of diseases from the common cold or flu to even ease some HIV symptoms.