mc_squared Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Tea 'just as good as water at keeping you hydrated' By Fiona Macrae Last updated at 9:43 AM on 17th June 2010 Comments (32) Add to My Stories It is surely the perfect excuse to put the kettle on: tea is just as good as water at keeping you hydrated. In a study that busts the myth that tea is a diuretic, researchers found it does not bother your bladder any more than plain water. Researcher Carrie Ruxton said: 'If you fancy a cup of tea on a hot summer's day, have it. A cup of tea is going to give you the same hydration as a glass of water.' Rosy: Drinking four mugs of tea a day offers the same excellent hydration qualities as drinking plain water Dr Ruxton, a dietician, asked 21 men to drink mugs of tea over a 12-hour period, or a similar amount of plain, warm water. On another day, the tea-drinkers were given water and vice versa. Blood samples were taken and the men's urine was collected and tested. The men did not pass any more water when drinking tea - and may even have passed slightly less, a Nutrition Society conference in Edinburgh will hear today. There was also little difference in levels of sodium and other vital salts. Dr Ruxton said: 'It's a common misconception that drinking tea can increase the risk of dehydration because of the caffeine content. 'But this new study proves that there is absolutely no truth behind the theory. 'Drinking moderate amounts of tea - four mugs a day - offered the same excellent hydration qualities as plain water. 'In addition, urine volume was similar after tea or water, confirming that we do not urinate more after drinking tea. 'Not only is a mug of tea refreshing and delicious, it can be an important part of maintaining proper hydration.' Dr Catherine Hood, of the Tea Advisory Panel, which funded the research, said: 'Tea drinkers can be reassured that their favourite cuppa can count towards their fluid intake without the risk of dehydration.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1287235/Tea-just-good-water-keeping-hydrated.html#ixzz0r6gAMDFv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Good to see the daily mail being on the cutting edge of reporting news :P Even though the study first came out in August 2006 :P (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5281046.stm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Nice cup of Assam is lovely with a toasted teacake in the morning! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Cup of Earl Grey Vicar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 bit weak and lifeless for me, but tifosi loves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Good to see the daily mail being on the cutting edge of reporting news :P Even though the study first came out in August 2006 :P (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5281046.stm) I believe I may well have posted that at the time too.:smug: Anyway, it was worth repeating!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 bit weak and lifeless for me, but tifosi loves it Teafosi?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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