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White tea is loaded with a type of polyphenols called catechins.
Polyphenols are plant-based molecules that act as antioxidants inside the body. Antioxidants protect the cells from damage by compounds called free radicals.
Too much free-radical damage can have harmful effects on the body. It is linked to aging, chronic inflammation, a weakened immune system and a variety of harmful diseases.
Fortunately, white tea seems to be one of the best types of teas for fighting free radicals. In fact, studies suggest white tea has similar antioxidant benefits to green tea, which is known for its health benefits.
A test-tube study found that white tea extract can help protect animal nerve cells against damage from a free radical called hydrogen peroxide.
Another test-tube study found that white tea powder was very effective at reducing inflammation from free radicals in human skin cells.