Recent research highlights tea leaves as an effective means of removing heavy metals like lead from water, benefiting public health amidst widespread tea consumption. As billions drink tea daily, this study reveals how common practices can mitigate health risks posed by lead-contaminated water from aging pipes. With significant implications for global communities, especially in homes with lead pipes, the study showcases the varied effectiveness of different tea types in lead absorption. This discovery not only emphasizes the potential for used tea leaves in various applications but also addresses a pressing health concern for millions.
The new study shows a public health benefit from something that countless people are already doing: consuming tea, which may help reduce lead levels in drinking water.
Vinayak Dravid stated, 'How often do we touch billions of people?' indicating the global reach of tea consumption and its potential health implications.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nine million homes in the United States receive water through pipes containing lead, which poses risks especially to children.
The researchers measured how different types of tea affected the levels of lead in water after steeping, revealing significant variations based on tea type and steeping time.
Collection
[
|
...
]