TEA Science Symposium 2009
Researchers recently presented new findings about benefits of tea at the 3rd Tea Science Symposium: Focused Mind and Healthy Body New studies on Theanine and Tea Flavonoids supported by the Lipton Institute of Tea. Dr. Jane Rycroft, Category Nutrition Manager, Beverages, Unilever said that there is a lot more to be explored and studied about tea and the annual tea science symposium serves as an opportunity for tea experts to share the new emerging science and to encourage debate as we build our understanding of the relevant role of tea to physical wellbeing. Dr. Eveline De-Bruin, from the Lipton Institute of Tea, presented that high dose of theanine and caffeine, two actives naturally present in tea, helped activate brain attention networks, resulting in better focus and attention. Dr. Georgina Russell from Unilever R&D and the Lipton Institute of Tea, confirmed that mood is positively impacted by drinking tea. Dr. Lenore, Professor at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, unveiled research confirming daily consumption of tea potentially lowers the risk of ischemic stroke by 21 per cent.