We drink a fair amount of tea here in Ireland (we need something to keep us warm, sure) and scientists reckon that's a good thing.
A new study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (we never miss an issue) took a look at the connection between the amount of tea that people drink and bone health, and while that might seem like a strange proposition, it turns out there is a connection.
Drinking more tea correlates with higher bone mineral density (BMD) which could help to prevent osteoporosis and help to reduce the risk of bone breaks as we age, which is as a result of flavonoid compounds found in the tea.
The researchers from Brock University in Canada who undertook the study took an overall look at data from a number of other pieces of research and found that the flavonoids may mimic the role the oestrogen plays in maintaining healthy bones.
However, it's not all good news as it seems that there isn't a big difference between drinking one cup of tea a day and drinking more than four, and it doesn't seem to be as beneficial for men as it is for women but still, stick the kettle on, science says it's good for you.
Via i100
