The Secret of Winter: The Surprising Study Reveals – Drinking Tea Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease

A large-scale study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine examined the tea-drinking habits of nearly half a million people in China. It found that regular tea consumption, at least three days a week, is associated with an 11% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Black tea showed a more consistent association than green tea, and drinking tea at a very hot temperature increased the risk by 16%.

The scientific journal Journal of Internal Medicine published a large-scale study that examined the tea-drinking habits of nearly half a million people in China. The study followed more than 485,000 participants aged 30 to 79 for about nine years, checking how much tea they drank, what type, at what temperature, and how strong the brew was. It found that among those who drank tea regularly, at least three days a week, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases was 11% lower. Black tea showed a more consistent association with risk reduction compared to green tea, and medium-strength tea was on average healthier. However, drinking tea at a very hot temperature actually increased the risk by 16%. The lowest risk was found among participants who drank tea regularly, did not smoke, and maintained physical activity. Prof. Yitzhak Biton from Hadassah Ein Kerem and Shirley Malka, a clinical dietitian from Assuta, commented on the findings. The headline uses words like 'secret' and 'surprising' to create curiosity, but the body presents a routine scientific study.