Monday, April 25, 2011

Overcome Dehydration, Tea & Water as Good as



so far, society is made restless with issues that tea can cause dehydration. Because the tea contains caffeine is a diuretic which is an alias to absorb the liquid.


Recently, a study conducted in England found that by drinking 4-6cups of tea every day, the properties obtained as well by drinking 1liter of water to keep the body from lack of fluids or dehydration. The study also found no adverse effects to the health of participants during tea consumption.

A total of 21 respondents were asked to drink 4 glasses of tea-sized 240 ml (equal to one liter) within 12 hours, which is presented in warm. Tea is also mixed with 20 ml of skim milk without sugar.

The study was repeated again using 6 cups of tea and water the same size (equivalent to 1.5 liters). As a result, blood samples of respondents who consumed tea and water are taken before and after the test did not find any difference in the level of hydration. This study itself has been published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

"Tea is very good for maintaining body fluid levels. Basically, rich tea flavonoids, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, "said Carrie Ruxton, nutrition consultant for the study, as reported by the Daily Mail on Monday (4/25/2011).

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