A recent Chinese study discovered that drinking tea daily may assist in slowing signs of aging and reducing skin wrinkles – all this thanks to the content of compounds rich in antioxidants. According to the study, three cups of tea a day is the optimal amount to enjoy the anti-aging benefits of tea, especially considering its potential role in supporting heart, brain, and gut health.
The study was conducted by researchers from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, where data was collected from a large sample of 5,998 British participants aged 37 to 73, and 7,931 Chinese participants aged 30 to 79. The researchers relied on an analysis of the participants' daily tea drinking habits and also conducted a comparison between the types of tea – green, black, yellow, or oolong, alongside tracking metrics such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and body fat percentage.
The research team noted that a daily consumption of an amount equivalent to six to eight grams of tea leaves – usually about three cups of tea – may have clear effects in slowing down aging. The researchers attributed these benefits to the polyphenols found in tea, which are essential compounds that help support gut health and improve metabolic functions, the immune system, and cognitive abilities.
