J Am Heart Assoc June 2018 PMID 29941658

Tea Consumption and Longitudinal Change in High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Concentration in Chinese Adults.

Shue Huang, Junjuan Li, Yuntao Wu, Sareh Ranjbar, Aijun Xing, Haiyan Zhao, Yanxiu Wang, Gregory C Shearer, Le Bao, Alice H Lichtenstein, Shouling Wu, Xiang Gao

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Peak: 3 in Feb 2021
across 4 sources since Feb 2021

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What people are saying

Discussions frequently reference scientific studies and reputable sources, such as the 2018 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association and articles from Shape Magazine, emphasizing the protective effects of tea on HDL cholesterol. The tone combines factual references with casual suggestions like replacing coffee with tea, reflecting both interest and moderate engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the findings that tea consumption can positively influence HDL cholesterol levels, citing additional studies and authoritative sources.

InterestHigh interest

The discussion highlights a high level of interest in health benefits of tea, with references to well-known publications and studies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts mention specific research details and suggest lifestyle changes, indicating thoughtful engagement beyond surface-level reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

While the comments acknowledge the potential health implications, the overall tone suggests moderate influence rather than urgent societal change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the relationship between tea consumption and changes in HDL cholesterol levels in people aged 49 on average over a 6-year period.
  • It found that higher tea consumption is linked to a slower decrease in HDL cholesterol, particularly in men, older adults, those with lower lifestyle scores, and individuals with metabolic syndrome.
  • The findings suggest that drinking tea may have a protective effect on HDL cholesterol as people age.

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Srinidhi Balaji
@Miss_Balaji · X

Is #coffee not your cup of #tea? That may be a good thing! Tea has shown to significantly lower "bad" #cholesterol and improves cardiac health. Maybe next study break make a cup of tea, not coffee! #biom4180 https://t.co/QiBAFA495K https://t.co/oseSM68JPb

Feb 1, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 60 followers View post →
Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

A 2018 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that green tea appears to slow the natural decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), which is often referred to as "good” cholesterol, as a person ages. #greentea #health https://t.co/Ojq0Vdwgvk

Jul 21, 2024 · 1,792 followers View post →
Jy Ahina
@JyAhinaTruck · X

https://t.co/yCHLpsrcYN

Mar 27, 2024 · 1,020 followers View post →
Nutritional Sciences
@pennstateNUTR · X

Shape Magazine recently published a article titled 3 Power Foods You Need in which they covered a Penn State Nutritional Sciences study of tea and HDL cholesterol published by Shue Huang, Greg Shearer, and Xiang Gao. The study can be found at: https://t.co/5RKWA51c7C https://t.co/2JHJF0NoSY

Feb 8, 2021 · 455 followers View post →

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Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

A 2018 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that green tea appears to slow the natural decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), which is often referred to as "good” cholesterol, as a person ages. #greentea #health https://t.co/Ojq0Vdwgvk

Jul 21, 2024 · 1,792 followers View post →
Jy Ahina
@JyAhinaTruck · X

https://t.co/yCHLpsrcYN

Mar 27, 2024 · 1,020 followers View post →
Nutritional Sciences
@pennstateNUTR · X

Shape Magazine recently published a article titled 3 Power Foods You Need in which they covered a Penn State Nutritional Sciences study of tea and HDL cholesterol published by Shue Huang, Greg Shearer, and Xiang Gao. The study can be found at: https://t.co/5RKWA51c7C https://t.co/2JHJF0NoSY

Feb 8, 2021 · 455 followers View post →
Kaitlyn Jackson
@_kaitlynjackson · X

RT @SrinidhiBalaji3: Is #coffee not your cup of #tea? That may be a good thing! Tea has shown to significantly lower "bad" #cholesterol and…

Feb 2, 2021 · 1 share · 72 followers View post →
Srinidhi Balaji
@Miss_Balaji · X

Is #coffee not your cup of #tea? That may be a good thing! Tea has shown to significantly lower "bad" #cholesterol and improves cardiac health. Maybe next study break make a cup of tea, not coffee! #biom4180 https://t.co/QiBAFA495K https://t.co/oseSM68JPb

Feb 1, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 60 followers View post →