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August 31 Sipdown Challenge Prompt – World Distance Learning Day: post a tea fact

———the following tea fact is not medical advice!———

I had a completely different tea fact in mind about “kill green” but recently came across this information and was pretty excited about it!

Because of the cancer medication I took until the side effects got too bad, I had to start getting bone density tests early, as the drug in question can cause bone loss. Usually you see warnings about caffeine and osteoporosis (which I have been diagnosed with) but I recently saw this when I was told to look at caffeine and bone health. It came from an AI overview, so big old grain of salt everyone!

*…moderate tea consumption may be linked with a reduced risk of osteoporosis and a positive effect on bone health. This contradicts earlier concerns that the caffeine intake could cause bone loss. The potential benefits are attributed to tea’s complex composition, particularly its polyphenols and flavonoids.

Tea contains bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and phytoestrogens that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Green tea catechins, especially EGCG, have been shown to increase the activity of osteoblasts. Tea compounds can also inhibit the function of osteoclasts, the cells that breakdown bone tissue.*

——-These internet tea facts do not constitute medical advice!——-

If this interests you, go on a deep dive search and see where it goes! I plan to learn more.

As for the tea, this is one of my favorite Teeccino blends. Served with fresh baked sourdough bread, it made for a comfort supper we really enjoyed.