LONDON: A study has claimed that a hot cup of black tea can help to boost energy at any time of the day.
However, it is believed that milk and sugar reduce the nutritional value of tea. The black tea works as a great energiser to people.
It is rich in antioxidants known as polyphenols which are promoted to promote digestion and metabolism. It is said polyphenols also help in promoting weight loss.
A study conducted in 2014 found that consumption of black tea three times a day for three months may help in losing some extra kilos than the ones who drank other forms of caffeinated beverages.
However, after six months the benefits did not hold up and it was seen that there was no difference between both the sections of people.
Later in 2017, a study conducted on mice found that black tea may promote some form of weight loss. This study was conducted by a group of researchers at UCLA.
They further stated that for benefits on humans, people need to drink six cups of black tea a day, which does not sound like a feasible option due to its caffeine content.
From all these researchers, health experts concluded that unsweetened black tea can be a smart addition to an overall healthy diet than just focusing on weight loss.
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