Health benefits of green tea
Green tea is a popular drink. So, is it good to drink fresh green tea every day? Studies show that green tea is a popular drink in the world, can support weight loss, improve digestion and many other effects.
Here are 8 benefits of drinking green tea every day:
Green tea contains many nutrients
Green tea contains amino acids such as L-theanine (which increases mental focus), caffeine (which stimulates the nervous system), and fluoride, a mineral that helps strengthen tooth enamel.
Green tea contains high levels of catechin compounds, especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which has good anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Green tea can aid weight loss
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), there is not enough evidence to prove that green tea will help people lose weight in overweight or obese people, but research involving green tea extract shows that it may help, according to the Health & Life newspaper, citing the EVD website.
One animal study found that catechins (polyphenols) in green tea may trigger thermogenesis and fat oxidation — the process of burning calories and fat — which may aid weight loss.
Following a healthy, balanced diet, exercising regularly and incorporating green tea into your diet will aid in effective weight loss.
Green tea can reduce anxiety
A cup of green tea may help reduce symptoms of anxiety-related disorders such as generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Research shows that caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine work together to reduce anxiety and influence other brain functions, including memory and attention.
Green tea is a healthy drink.
Green tea helps beautify the skin
The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that EGCG is an active ingredient in green tea that helps maintain elasticity and prevent aging of the skin. Therefore, drinking green tea is a way to bring natural beauty to the skin from deep within.
Prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
In addition to temporarily improving brain function, green tea also reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease because it contains catechins.
Cancer prevention
Antioxidants in green tea help the body fight against the harmful effects of free radicals, thereby helping to protect cells from the destruction of malignant tumors.
Protect the heart
Along with the cholesterol-lowering properties of green tea, Health & Life Newspaper quoted EVD as saying that the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) noted that this tea can also reduce high blood pressure, which is good for heart health.
If you are taking blood pressure medications, such as beta-blockers, drink green tea in moderation. According to the NCCIH, large amounts of green tea, especially in supplement form, may interact with these medications.
Reduce arthritis
If you want to reduce inflammation, add fresh green tea to your shopping list. In a mouse study, mice with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that were given green tea extract later developed less severe symptoms, compared to mice with RA who drank plain water.
Although more human studies are needed, scientists note that green tea extract may be helpful when used alongside conventional RA treatments.
Note when drinking green tea
Green tea is good but needs to be used properly to not harm health. The article on the website of Medlatec General Hospital has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that if people drink too much green tea, they may experience some side effects such as:
- Dizziness, headache and symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders.
- Increased liver toxicity due to metabolites or high concentrations of epigallocatechin gallate.
Basically, the wonderful uses of green tea for health are undeniable, but that does not mean that this ingredient can be abused too much. Especially, for those who are taking medication to treat a disease, they should consult a specialist before using green tea to avoid unwanted drug interactions.
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