An Overview of Research on the Potential Health Benefits of Tea

• Introduction
• How Tea Works In The Body
• Role in Cardiovascular Health
• Role In Cancer Risk Reduction
• Role In Immune Function
• Role In Oral Health
• Tea And Obesity
• Reduced Risk Of Kidney Stones
• Reduced Risk Of Osteoporosis
• References (PFD Document)

 

TEA AND REDUCED RISK OF KIDNEY STONES

Increased intake of fluids is routinely recommended for people who have had kidney stones to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. A recent study that followed 81,093 women for eight years suggests that beverage choice may also affect kidney stones development. The study found that for each eight-ounce cup of tea consumed daily by female participants with no previous history of kidney stones, the risk of developing stones appeared to be lowered by eight percent53. An earlier study of 45,289 men reported a similar relationship, suggesting that for each eight-ounce serving of tea consumed daily, a 14 percent decrease in risk of stone development was observed54.