Prevent cavities diligently drinking black tea

Already many benefits of tea are proven in research. Now one more benefit of drinking black tea, which prevents cavities.

According to investigators, diligent drinking three cups of black tea a day is able to nourish the tooth, including the prevention of tooth decay and gum disease is bleeding.

"Black tea is drunk to fight bacteria and Lactobacillus Streptococcus mutants, both associated with tooth decay and gum disease," explained Dr Carrie Ruxton, as quoted by the Daily Mail.

Basically, when bacteria in the mouth react with carbohydrates, then there will be the acid melt tooth enamel. Teeth more vulnerable to cavities so till date.

While the process can be prevented by diligent drinking black tea or green tea. Tea should also be taken three to four cups a day.

Own tea contains antioxidants called flavonoids and catechins which are anti-microbial agent. Some research has also been proven that green tea can aid in weight loss by burning fat optimally.

The results then reported in the British Nutrition Foundation's Nutrition Bulletin.