SCIENTISTS WITH THE U.S. Department of Agriculture said they found consumers who drank black tea for three weeks experienced a decrease of between 7 percent and 11 percent in their low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or so-called bad cholesterol.
Exactly what caused the LDL cholesterol level to drop in those who consumed tea was unknown, but tests are being conducted to determine if the beverage slows the body’s ability to absorb LDL cholesterol, the scientists said.
There was no effect on the level of high-density lipoprotein, or the good type of cholesterol, according to the study of a small group of individuals.
“This may indicate that drinking tea regularly could have a beneficial effect if consumed regularly as part of a mixed diet for most people,” said Joseph Judd, a chemist with the USDA, who led the study.
“We aren’t talking about drinking tea over a lifetime, which we really can’t study, but we have a short study and indications are very positive,” he said. The study was published in the October issue of the Journal of Nutrition.
I been drinking black tea from Lipton...will put myself on trial? But no harm trying, cholestrol is not seen in our eyes, its inside us,unlike fats we can see..cholestrol needs to see beyong our naked eyes. Microscopic? I'm nt too sure but I will keep on drinking black tea frm now.. :)
