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Tea is a rich source of two minerals essential for health:

MANGANESE
Manganese is essential for bone growth and body's development and 2-5 mg a day is required for good health. Tea is one of the richest sources of manganese in our diet, with 5-6 cups of tea providing 45% of our daily requirement.

POTASSIUM
Potassium is vital for maintaining a normal heart beat. It enables nerves and muscles to function and regulates fluid levels within the cells. Deficiency leads to erratic heart beat and fatigue,
A normal, balanced diet should provide sufficient potassium for health. However, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia and over exercise may lead to deficiency.
Diuretics also lead to loss of potassium, so women who use diuretics to counteract water retention around the time of their period or those prescribed them for high blood pressure may also be at risk of deficiency.
Tea is a rich source of potassium. 5-6 cups provides nearly 3/4 of the recommended daily intake for an adult.