Catechins

Adding lemon to tea increases catechin retention by up to 5x compared to drinking tea without lemon. Normal digestion destroys approximately 80% of catechins in tea before they can be absorbed. Catechins are responsible for a significant p…

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Adding lemon to tea increases catechin retention by up to 5x compared to drinking tea without lemon. Normal digestion destroys approximately 80% of catechins in tea before they can be absorbed. Catechins are responsible for a significant portion of tea's health benefits. Tea, particularly green tea, contains plant-based chemicals called catechins.