Drink 6 Glasses Same As Drinking Tea 1.5 Liter Water

Jakarta, Water is a liquid most needed for hydration of the body. But new research also shows that tea has properties similar hydration with water.


Recent research conducted in Britain has found that drinking 4 to 6 cups of tea per day was tantamount to drink 1.5 liters of water.

Proper hydration in the body is very important. Water is required to play a function in the brain, kidneys and heart. Proper hydration helps keep joints and muscles lubrication. Water can even help you lose weight by suppressing appetite and speed up metabolism.

Research has shown that tea does not cause dehydration (lack of water) but it has properties similar to the hydration water.

In this study, researchers asked 21 men, average age 36 years to consume the tea. During 12 hours, participants were asked to drink 240 ml tea with 20 ml of semi-skimmed milk and no sugar with boiling water.

In similar tests, pastisipan asked to repeat drink 6 cups of tea or water is about 1.5.

To check the level of hydration, blood samples were taken before the consumption of beverages and also periodically.

Based on the results of this study found that the theory that reveals the tea drinking may increase the risk of dehydration in a person because it contains caffeine is not true.

Nutritionists at the Tea Advisory Panel found that 6 cups of tea and 1.5 liters of water gives the same hydration, as reported by Medindia on Friday (01/04/2011).

This research has been published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The benefits of tea is not just for merehidrasi, but also protects the body against some diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Experts believe that the antioxidant flavonoid compounds that became the main ingredient tea can improve health. But keep in mind that tea can be obtained when sugar is added is not excessive.