People who consume a high level of flavonoids—naturally occurring substances found in many common foods and drinks such as black and green tea—could be reducing their risk of heart disease and enjoying better health late in life.
Flavonoids’ health benefits, particularly their effects on inflammation and oxidative stress, are well documented. However, a new study by Edith Cowan University (ECU) shows that they may be even better for us than previously thought.
Published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology in Nov. 2022, the study analysed 881 women with a median age of 80 with black tea as the study’s main source of flavonoids….