There has been shown benefit on lowering blood pressure, improving blood cholesterol, often leading to less medication needed for the treatment of these conditions, she added
The tannins and polyphenols in tea can interfere with absorption of certain nutrients
The mineral zinc is required for thyroid hormone production
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