Earl Grey tea can lower cholesterol and reduce the chances of heart disease.
March 30/Calabria, Italy/University of Calabria -- A cup of Earl Grey tea can lower cholesterol and reduce the chances of heart disease, according to scientists. The beverage contains extracts of a fruit called bergamot which scientists believe is a superfood for the heart.
The bergamot is a Mediterranean citrus fruit which gives Earl Grey its distinct taste and aroma. New research claims it contains enzymes known as HMGF (hydroxy methyl glutaryl flavonones) which can treat heart diseases as effectively as statins.