- Drinking more than six cups of tea per day was associated with a 36 percent lower risk of heart disease compared to those who drank less than one cup of tea per day.
- Drinking three to six cups of tea per day was associated with a 45 percent reduced risk of death from heart disease, compared to consumption of less than one cup per day.
- And for coffee they found:
Coffee drinkers with a modest intake, two to four cups per day, had a 20 percent lower risk of heart disease compared to those drinking less than two cups or more than four cups.
Although not considered significant, moderate coffee consumption slightly reduced the risk of heart disease death and deaths from all causes.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Coffee or Tea: Enjoy Both in Moderation for Heart Benefits
Researchers in The Netherlands found:
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