Summary
A clinical study among more than 40,000 Japanese people, investigated the association between the intake of green tea, which is rich in natural polyphenols, and the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and cancer. The consumption of large quantities of green tea was associated with a significant reduction in cardiovascular mortality, including a clear reduction in deaths from stroke. Further details can be found in the study.
References
R Soltani, B Alikiaie, F Shafiee, H Amiri, S Mousavi