The Benefits of Drinking Tea

May Increase Muscle Endurance

In an initial study done with mice, a compound in green tea known as catechin was shown to help improve muscle endurance. While these findings may not directly apply to humans, they suggest another way that tea can improve exercise and weight control.

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January 21, 2014

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July 1, 2014