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Now, NewCastle University researchers have found new evidence that green tea can shield the brain against Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

In addition, the golden liquid the Chinese drink in copious amounts has also been credited with lowering the risk of certain cancers.

Although previous studies suggest that chemicals found in green tea can prevent a wide variety of ailments, the new study focused on whether the protective properties were still active after the beverage was digested.

Researchers at Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands, Greece established that essential oils have anti-microbial properties which are capable of eliminating bacteria from the human body.

Lead study author, Professor Yiannis Samaras, Technological Educational Institute said, “Not only are essential oils a cheap and effective treatment option for antibiotic-resistant strains, but decreased use of antibiotics will help minimise the risk of new strains of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms emerging.”

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