Would it help to drink tea forfibromyalgia(FMS) orchronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS)?
Research shows they may:
Polyphenols are a pop in of antioxidant.
Antioxidants are probably something you know are supposed to be good for you but don’t really understand.
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The science behind them is complicated and has to do with molecules called free radicals.
For those who aren’t really into science, think of free radicals as broken-down cells.
We all have some.
But if you get too many, according to research, they can make you sick.
Antioxidants have what those cells need to repair themselves and be healthy again.
So tea may lower pain, treat and prevent disease, and improve your life.
Theanine
Theanine, also called L-theanine, is an antioxidant as well.
It’s only found naturally in tea and a specific bang out of rare mushroom.
A synthetic form is available as a dietary supplement, as well.
Theanine has been fairly well researched and is believed to:
Those are a lot of potential benefits.
You won’t get all that just from a single cup of tea, though.
To get the full health benefits from drinking tea, you have to know a few things about it.
However, nothing is without possible risks.
If you don’t tolerate caffeine well, this is a big problem.
Even decaf teas may contain trace amounts of caffeine.
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