Tea Consumption and Cholesterol: A Health Perspective
Summary
Daily consumption of black or green tea, especially with milk and sugar, can impact cholesterol levels and heart health, urging moderation for those with related health issues.
Key Points
- Drinking black tea alone neither increases nor reduces bad cholesterol (LDL).
- Mixing black tea with full-fat milk and excessive sugar can increase calories and saturated fat, raising bad cholesterol risk.
- Black and green tea contain antioxidants beneficial for health but are not cholesterol-lowering medicines.
- People with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acidity, or insomnia should limit tea consumption, especially with milk and sugar on an empty stomach.
