Proper hydration in the body is essential. Water is required to play a function in the brain, kidneys and heart. Proper hydration helps maintain lubrication of joints and muscles. Water can even help you lose weight with suppress appetite and accelerate metabolism.
Water is most needed fluids to hydrate the body. But new research also shows that tea has properties similar hydration with water.
Research has shown that tea does not cause dehydration (water shortage), but in fact have the hydration properties similar to water.
Recent research conducted in the UK has found that drinking tea from 4 to 6 glasses per day similar to drink 1.5 liters of water.
Based on these results the theory that revealed drinking tea can increase the risk of dehydration in a person because it contains caffeine is not true.
A nutritionist at the Tea Advisory Panel found that 6 cups of tea and 1.5 liters of water provide the same hydration. This research has been published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
The benefits of tea not only for re-hydration, but also protects the body against some diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Experts believe that the antioxidant flavonoid compounds that became the main ingredients of tea can improve health. But it should be noted that the benefits of tea can be obtained when sugar is added is not excessive.
