Health Benefit Claims Not Intended to Replace Doctor Advice
Articles reporting claims for health benefits from drinking teas and herbals. These are not intended to replace advice from your doctor.
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Reducing Stroke Risk With Tea?
I frequently grumble about exaggerated claims regarding tea’s health benefits. However, I don’t dismiss the possibility that tea may offer real advantages, and I’ve written a number of articles on the subject. Surprisingly, I had not yet explored the potential relationship between tea consumption and stroke risk. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the… Continue reading
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Even More Strange Research About Tea
If you’ve ever doubted that unusual research is constantly taking place, consider the existence of the Annals of Improbable Research magazine covering unconventional scientific studies. This publication is produced by the same organization that awards the Ig Nobel Prizes, which celebrate imaginative and unexpected discoveries in science, medicine, and technology. For examples of unusual tea-related… Continue reading
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Green Tea and Depression
While many people casually use the term “depression” to describe feeling down, clinical depression is a serious medical condition. The National Institutes of Health provides a detailed overview in this explanation of major depressive disorder and its prevalence in the United States, noting that millions of adults are affected each year. It would be an… Continue reading
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Tea and Digestion
Digestion is one of those remarkable bodily functions that most of us rarely think about—until something goes wrong. Like breathing or a heartbeat, digestion usually operates quietly in the background. Yet judging by the countless advertisements for antacids, digestive aids, and stomach remedies, digestive discomfort is anything but uncommon. That naturally raises an interesting question… Continue reading
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Is Caffeine a “Drug”?
I can across an article on line recently that called caffeine an addictive drug. Well, if you’ve been reading my articles for any length of time, you know I’m a bit of a stickler for correct terminology (maybe a bit overly so – sigh!). So, I wanted to check out if caffeine could really be… Continue reading
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How Much Tea Should You Be Drinking?
So, how much tea should you be drinking? The answer is highly subjective and varies from person to person. Still, there are some general guidelines worth considering. For instance, consuming extremely large amounts—such as the widely reported case of someone drinking the equivalent of 150 tea bags per day—clearly falls into the category of excess.… Continue reading
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Theine, Theanine, and Tea
It’s a bit of a paradox that a drink containing caffeine can also produce a sense of calm and relaxation. Tea is often cited as an example of this effect, largely due to the presence of theanine. As discussed in this overview of theanine and its role in tea’s calming properties, theanine is an amino… Continue reading
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Green Tea Guards Against Alzheimer’s Disease?
The notion that tea might be of some use in fighting against Alzheimer’s disease is not a new one. I first wrote about it at this site several years ago and then touched on the subject again early last year. As I noted in that first article, the Alzheimer’s Association says there are 5.2 million… Continue reading
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What ConsumerLab.com Wants You to Know About Green Tea
Among all the major tea categories, none has attracted more attention in recent decades than green tea. From health magazines and wellness blogs to scientific studies and supermarket shelves, green tea has become one of the most talked-about beverages in the world. Its popularity extends far beyond traditional tea-drinking cultures, drawing interest from people who… Continue reading
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Is Ceylon Tea an Aphrodisiac?
Disclaimer: This article discusses marketing claims and scientific research related to tea. It is not medical advice and should not be interpreted as evidence of any health or therapeutic benefit. Consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding medical concerns. Tea has inspired its share of extraordinary claims over the years. Some focus on flavor, others on rarity,… Continue reading
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