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Researchers from Turkey brewed tea from plastic bags of four brands and found between 555 and 2,498 microplastic particles in each cup, as well as bisphenol A and plasticizers. Loose-leaf tea contained hundreds of times fewer particles. The results were published in npj Science of Food.
Aziz KarimovA study of data from nearly 486,000 adults in China showed that regular tea drinkers had, on average, an 11% lower risk of vascular disease. The most pronounced effect was observed with six to eight cups a day. Black tea showed a more consistent association than green tea, while very hot tea was associated with an increased risk.
Sevara AzamovaA study of nearly 500,000 residents of China showed that those who drink tea at least three times a week have an 11.2% lower risk of vascular disease and a 36.6% lower risk of ischemic stroke. However, scalding hot tea, on the contrary, was associated with a 16% increase in risk. The authors emphasize that tea is not a panacea and is only part of a healthy lifestyle.
Sevara Azamova
