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'S ROLE IN ORAL HEALTH

Tea may also contribute to oral health. The flavonoids in tea may inhibit the plaque-forming ability of oral bacteria and the fluoride in tea may support healthy tooth enamel46,47.

A recent study conducted at the New York University Dental Center examined the effects of Black Tea extract on dental caries formation in hamsters. Compared to those who were fed water with their food, hamsters which were fed water with Black Tea extract developed up to 63.7 percent fewer dental caries48.