Tea with milk does not prevent cardiovascular diseases

• April 27, 2024

The tea has effects antioxidants , anti-inflammatories and vasodilators that protect against cardiovascular diseases, among other benefits. However, if combined with milk , does not offer the same protection, according to a study of European Heart Journal .

In this research, the scientists observed that the milk proteins counteract the favorable effects of tea in vascular function, which indicates the need to be aware of the design of studies and consumption of flavonoids nutritional

Effects were studied vascular of thetea , with or without milk in humans and the impact of milk proteins Individuals in cell culture experiments with aortic rings examined in rats.

More specifically, the effects of the black tea in volunteers who, when consumed, observed an improvement in function endothelial what is it, so this tea has properties that significantly improve the vascular function , while in those who consumed it with milk the same results were not observed.

It is worth mentioning that the endothelial function it is indispensable for the correct regulation of vascular tone; that is, for an adequate vasodilation and cardiac functioning.

Therefore, individual milk proteins (caseins) proved to prevent an adequate function of antioxidants (polyphenols and flavonoids) contained in the black tea, which interferes with the protective function against cardiovascular diseases.

In this regard, specialists suggest that in addition to continuing to observe and study these effects, it is a best practice to enjoy the benefits of tea taken naturally.

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