Chinese scientists have proven that drinking black tea daily can significantly improve kidney protection.
In addition, the drink, as the study showed, reduces the risk of premature death in people with chronic diseases.
Scientists conducted an experiment involving 17,000 citizens with chronic kidney disease.
The results were published in a specialized scientific journal.
The article stated that the average age of the subjects was 62 years.
It turned out that those of them who drank 3 to 5 cups of black tea every day had an 11% lower risk of premature death than those who drank other drinks.
So what are the benefits of black tea?
Because it contains thearubigins and theaflavins, substances formed during fermentation.
It is thanks to them that the level of uremic toxins decreases.
In addition, the named substances have an antioxidant effect.
Scientists also confirm the fact that green tea is beneficial, but, according to them, its effect on the kidneys is less pronounced compared to black tea.
As for the consumption rate of the latter, experts recommend up to four cups a day.
By the way, the drink is useful not only for the kidneys, but also for those who suffer from diabetes
In principle, scientists say, its benefits extend to almost all people, including healthy ones.
This tea helps strengthen the immune system and reduces the risk of certain diseases.