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TEA ANTIOXIDANTS

Advertisements for tea may say it has more antioxidants in one serving than many vegetables, however, high doses of tea may act as a "pro-oxidant" possibly contributing to sickness and disease instead of helping to inhibit or prevent it.

This will not likely happen when eating high doses of fruits and vegetables free of high concentration of pesticide residue. Moreover, just because a substance has antioxidant properties does not always mean it will enhance your health! Also, remember that bottled tea and powdered tea may contain no antioxidants at all.

SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCES: CONSUMER REPORTS MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1997 and NUTRITION ACTION HEALTH LETTER AUGUST 1998

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