For what diseases should you not drink green tea? How not to drink green tea? Green tea for weight loss: benefits, harm and properties

Green tea gives wisdom, has healing effect per person, strengthens male potency and quenches thirst.

Few people know that the Tea plant has a second name: Camellia sinensis. This beautiful literary flower is directly related to one of the most popular drinks in the world.

For brewing a drink, this plant was first grown in China since the time of Emperor Shen Nung. And only in modern history The International Tea Day holiday appeared, which has been celebrated on December 15 since 2005.

Green tea lovers know well that its difference from black, red and white lies in the conditions of collection and technological features production. Differences in processing make it possible to enhance useful microelements tea leaves in different composition and to varying degrees, it is known to contain tannins, flavonoids, theanines, caffeine, various minerals, strong antioxidants such as polyphenols and other beneficial substances and vitamins. There is an apt comparison of green tea to a chemical laboratory in which some reagents have not yet been deciphered. Little of, chemical composition The quality of tea changes under the influence of many factors during growth, during processing, and during preparation. Transformations are constantly taking place, which is why there are no trifles in choosing and brewing tea; every detail makes sense if it is important to achieve the desired result.

The effect of green tea on human health.

Due to the complexity of its composition, tea leaves and its effect on human body continues to be studied by modern scientists. Many scientific and popular works have been written about its benefits, we present common list conclusions that are confirmed by medical sources.

1. Green tea is an antidepressant.
   It is a kind of stabilizer of the nervous system, has calming and restorative qualities. To relax, you should brew a light strong tea.
2. Strong green tea is a kind of natural energy drink.
   Caffeine and tannin, which are contained in tea leaves, tone up, have an invigorating effect on a person, and increase productivity.
3. Green tea reduces cholesterol in the human body.
   Prevents the formation of fatty thickenings on the walls of blood vessels, which ensures proper blood circulation and supply of nutrition to all cells. Minimizes cardiovascular diseases.
4. Green tea is an excellent preventive remedy for hypertension.
   The weak drink strengthens the walls of blood vessels and reduces blood pressure. The effect will be sustainable with regular moderate use.
5. Green tea is a means for weight loss.
   Speeds up metabolism, reduces fat oxidation activity, which helps reduce weight. In addition, it is very useful when playing sports, activates muscle function, and helps reduce cellulite. Removes toxic substances from the body.
6. The effect of green tea on blood pressure.
   Separately, we propose to dwell on how green tea affects a person’s blood pressure. As we already stated in the previous section: the influence is ambiguous. The result will depend on, let’s say, the dose of tea brewed, so you need to pay special attention to the doctor’s recommendations regarding the regimen and amount of green tea consumption for hypertensive and hypotensive patients. People with normal blood pressure should also not abuse the artificial control of their physical and nervous activity.

   So, green tea increases blood pressure due to its high caffeine content, the effect of which is softened by tannin, so the stimulating effect is more beneficial than that of coffee, for example.

   Green tea lowers blood pressure if it is not brewed strong.

   It has been proven that green tea initially increases blood pressure and then lowers it, thus normalizing a person’s condition.

7. The effect of green tea on the liver.
   Among all the benefits of the drink, one can also name the beneficial effects of green tea on the liver. Conflicting opinions are being expressed. At acute diseases in which the liver or kidneys become vulnerable, green tea should be taken only after consulting a doctor. The cause of complications may be polyphenols, antioxidants, which, along with undeniable benefit for the body they also have their negative sides; in excess they lead to dysfunction of the liver and kidneys, which do not have time to process them and remove them from the body.

   For healthy person in moderate quantities, the drink has a protective effect on the liver, prevents pathological changes in the structure of the organ, controls the production of collagen and its accumulation in liver cells.

   As with many things, the main condition for the benefits of green tea is moderation in its use.

Are there any contraindications to drinking green tea?

We do not have the right to exclude contraindications from this list despite all the positive aspects of drinking green tea.

• Although green tea in moderation normalizes work digestive tract, they should not be abused by the patient peptic ulcer or gastritis.
• Frequent tea drinking is not recommended for patients with rheumatism or arthritis, since green tea leads to the formation of urea in the human body, which is deposited in the form of salts in the joints. Citrus fruits are excellent at removing urea from the blood.
• The downside of strongly brewed green tea is that it puts too much strain on the heart. In addition, constant stimulation of the nervous system can result in insomnia.

Green tea for men's health

Ignorance gives rise to many false beliefs and statements. One of them, regarding green tea, is that drinking this drink has a negative effect on men's health.

In fact, green tea has a positive effect on male potency. And this fact is explained by the fact that the brewed infusion contains a large number of microelement zinc, which in turn is necessary for activating the male hormone testosterone.

So drink green tea with pleasure!

Green tea is a drink with rich thousand years of history. About him healing power was known already several hundred years BC. Once upon a time, it was generally used only for medicinal purposes, by everyone - from the poor to the nobility, and was presented as a gift to the gods. But over time it began to be used every day. A unique culture of growing and preparing the leaves arose, and consumption turned into an extraordinary ceremony.

The magical infusion of camellia leaves has been guarding the physical and mental (nervous) health of humans for thousands of years. The extraordinary power contained in it is capable of miracles.

Healing properties

What are the benefits of green tea? Its first targets are the “organs of fire.” This is what the small intestine and heart are called in Chinese medicine.

The infusion accelerates the process of final breakdown of food occurring in the small intestine. It helps digest the undigested and remove toxins. By the way, this organ is like a “stove”. It warms everything inside the human body. Problems with this peculiar stove lead to obesity, because a person is forced to conserve heat with fat. Tea improves the functioning of the organ, therefore, it helps to lose weight.

If consumed correctly, the drink will be good for the heart. The medical treatise says that it generates love and acceptance in this organ, which helps eliminate diseases. It is believed that these feelings are responsible for a person’s ability to resist colds, infections, viruses and stress. Whether the infusion fills you with love or not, it really improves the functioning of the main muscle. A healthy heart adjusts the entire body to the correct rhythm.

What else is green tea good for?

• It contains caffeine, but not in pure harmful form, but in a form like theine. This substance also gives vigor, strength, energy, and improves performance. But at the same time, theine acts much more easily than caffeine and quickly leaves the body.
• This is a wonderful antimicrobial agent, used even in the treatment of dysentery.
• It stimulates not only the functioning of the small intestine, but also, in general, has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Improves the activity of each organ of this system.
• Capable of removing some serious elements of radiation, thereby saving a person from possible dangerous diseases. It protects against harmful radiation, neutralizing the bad effects. Therefore, it is very good for those whose work involves a computer. It is also useful when your duty requires you to constantly be on your cell phone.
• Green tea is an antioxidant. With regular and correct use(and proper preparation) preserves youth, health and beauty.
• Infusion is a prophylactic against diabetes mellitus(reduces sugar), increased bone fragility, hypertension.
• It normalizes weight.
• Strengthens blood vessels, restoring the elasticity of tubular formations. It accelerates cleansing processes, reduces the amount of bad cholesterol and protects against the occurrence of insidious atherosclerosis.
• Improves blood circulation.
• Relieves allergic manifestations.
• Stops the development of oncology.
• The drink contains vital vitamins, minerals, and various elements.
• It is nutritionally equal to legumes.
• The infusion has a healing effect on nervous system. Accelerates the reaction to the world, increases vital activity and concentration. Relieves fatigue. It is an antidepressant. It happens that it brings insight, illuminating problems from a different angle so that a solution is easily found. Increases creativity.
• Improves vision.
• It is also diaphoretic, which reduces the skin's tendency to irritate. In general, it has a great effect on the dermis, which makes it possible to use the beneficial properties of green tea for the production of cosmetics.
• Increases life expectancy.

The qualities and composition of the leaves have a beneficial effect on health. But in addition, this valuable infusion has certain properties that make it both beneficial and harmful separately for men and women.

Harmfulness and usefulness for women

Regardless of age, drinking tea gives a woman a lot. How is green tea beneficial for the fair sex?

Benefit

• Brew six tablespoons of leaves with boiling water (0.5 l), leave for a little while and pour into water.
• It is used in cosmetology, having the ability to soothe, relieve irritation, and rejuvenate the skin. This effect can be achieved not only by taking the drink directly with food, but also by using self-cooking masks, creams and baths. For example, to improve tone and renew the skin, you can prepare the following infusion for a bath:
• Diuretic, bowel stimulating and diaphoretic properties, ability to remove waste and toxins, plus low calorie content makes it useful for weight loss.
• The infusion reduces the possibility of breast cancer by 90%. This has been proven by ongoing research. And it reduces the risk of other types of cancer by more than half.
• It minimizes the likelihood of femoral neck fracture in older women.
• Let's go back to cosmetic effect. It treats oily hair if you rinse it after washing. A tea leaves mask on the face eliminates the network of small vessels and has a tightening effect on aging dermis. Ice from a strong infusion, if used regularly to wipe the face, improves the appearance and makes the skin noticeably younger.

How does tea work during pregnancy?

During this golden time, you think about every step. Therefore, many expectant mothers are concerned about what should be consumed and what not, so as not to harm the unborn baby.

Of course, there are doubts about the usefulness of the drink for women during this period. The presence of caffeine in the leaves is of concern. And also the fact that the infusion interferes with the absorption of folic acid, which is so important during pregnancy, which is responsible for the proper development of the fetus. But you should understand that it all depends on the preparation and the amount drunk per day. If you do it incorrectly, and besides, “sip” it all day, then, of course, it will only bring harm to women, especially pregnant women.

But you should limit or exclude tea leaves from your diet at the very beginning of pregnancy. In addition, a woman at this time is particularly sensitive to the components. Therefore, the invigorating effect of the drink can become stimulating, which will also affect the baby. After all, any condition of the mother affects him.

Can pregnant women drink green tea? It is possible, but very carefully. A properly brewed infusion, not strong, and in very moderate doses (no more than 2 cups) will give mom only benefits.

Lactation

Another question that is extremely worrying for women is whether green tea can be used for breastfeeding?

Yes. But it is permissible to drink it in weak concentrations, in small doses and only during the day. In the evening, it will prevent not only the mother from falling asleep, but also the baby.

Harm of tea for women

The harm for women lies in excessive consumption of the drink. It is especially abused by those who want to lose weight.

• The magical properties mysteriously disappear if it is not prepared and consumed correctly.

Often representatives of the fair sex drink the infusion after intense training in the gym. So, this is harmful, because after exercise the body only needs clean water!

Harm and benefits of a healing drink for men

Tea has a positive effect on potency. Impaired sexual performance often becomes very frustrating for men as they age. The infusion helps restore this male ability. How does green tea affect potency?

• Impotence occurs when there is a violation in the muscle of the male genital organ, blocking the outflow of blood at the right time. She is not trainable. For normal operation muscle needs zinc. This element is sufficient in green tea. Best result can be achieved if it is consumed together with foods that also contain zinc. Plus it affects normal testosterone production.
• It has long been known that spending long periods of time at the computer and TV negatively affects men’s sexual performance. Radiation causes harm. This phenomenon neutralizes an infusion of green tea leaves diluted with milk.

In addition to restoring potency, the drink can provide many other good and beneficial benefits to representatives of the stronger sex. The harm lies only in non-compliance with the measures in use, incorrect brewing and use in cases where it is contraindicated.

Harm of tea, restrictions and contraindications

The benefits and harms of green tea are always nearby. For example, it is useful to drink it to prevent osteoporosis in old age, but at the same time it should be limited, since it can have a bad effect on the joints in these years. Yes, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of the drink after 60 years (or even 50) to one or two cups per week. Especially if you have kidney disease.

It's better not to drink tea in large quantities, if there is a predisposition to the formation of stones, especially when they are already available.

Exacerbation of ulcers and gastritis is also a contraindication to the use of infusion.

Use together with alcohol enhances the harmful effects.

Also, brewing from green leaves is prohibited:

• with hypotension;
• arrhythmias;
• insomnia;
• gout;
• heat ( high temperature);
• glaucoma;
• high nervous excitability.

And more tips:

• You should not drink the drink on an empty stomach.
• Strength does not add any benefits, but, on the contrary, has a bad effect on well-being.
• From long brewing, the infusion becomes bitter, tasteless, and worsens nutritional properties. If it is stale it becomes harmful.
• Do not take pills and other medicines tea, they may not be absorbed.

A drink of health and longevity, beauty and youth, tea worthy of emperors and kings... It even helped survive the nuclear disaster in Japan without any special consequences for those who regularly consumed it. Should we doubt it? Of course not. The main thing is moderation and the absence of contraindications.

Is green tea healthy? And if “yes,” then to whom and to what extent?

This drink has been used since ancient times to relieve depression and headaches, and modern people They also note its ability to burn fat, lower blood pressure and the level of bad LDL cholesterol in the blood. Today the blog “Forest Fairy” will examine in detail the beneficial properties of green tea for the human body, the right ways its brewing and individual cases in which its use may harm your health.

Before you find out what the real benefits of green tea are and what contraindications there are for it, read these interesting facts:

The benefits and harms of green tea for the body. What does this drink contain?

Green tea is a rich source of potassium, vitamin C and some B vitamins, which are highly soluble in water and are absorbed by our bodies. Another important component of green tea is the antioxidant flavonoids, including proanthocyanidins, which actively fight age-related diseases, diseases of the circulatory and digestive systems.

This table and the information below will tell you more about the beneficial properties of green tea.

Index	Unit change	For 100 g.	For 1 cup
general information
Calorie content	Kcal	1	2
Squirrels	G.	0.22	0.54
Fats	G.	0.00	0.00
Carbohydrates	G.	0.00	0.00
Dietary fiber (fiber)	G.	0.0	0.0
Sugars (including glucose and fructose)	G.	0.00	0.00
Minerals and electrolytes
Iron	mg.	0.02	0.05
Magnesium	mg.	1	2
Potassium	mg.	8	20
Sodium	mg.	1	2
Zinc	mg.	0.01	0.02
Copper	mg.	0.004	0.010
Manganese	mg.	0.184	0.451
Vitamins
Vitamin C	mg.	0.3	0.7
Thiamine (vitamin B1)	mg.	0.007	0.017
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)	mg.	0.058	0.142
Niacin (vitamin B3 or PP)	mg.	0.030	0.073
Vitamin B6	mg.	0.005	0.012
Other substances
Caffeine	mg.	12	29
Antioxidants proanthocyanidins	mg.	4.2	10.4

Source of figures: US National Database nutrients for standard reference. The numbers characterize regular green tea brewed with water and may vary slightly depending on the variety and growing conditions of the product.

Antioxidants in green tea and their effect on the body

Green tea is quite different high content plant antioxidants - flavonoids and catechins, the most active of which is Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. This is a very powerful antioxidant, which, according to many scientists, can slow down the growth of cancer cells and the aging of the body. Along with other antioxidants in green tea, including proanthocyanidins, it also helps:

• Facilitate digestion and speed up metabolism in the body;
• Reduce blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood;
• Freshen breath and eliminate bacteria that cause caries and other oral diseases.

Attention: To date, not enough clinical studies have been conducted to confidently use green tea or its extracts in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. For example, experiments confirming the ability of green tea to reduce the risk of liver cancer were conducted only among Chinese and Japanese populations.

And yet, modern data on how green tea acts on different people with their individual characteristics, remain rather limited. Before using it in medicinal purposes You should definitely consult your doctor and follow the dose recommended by him.

Is caffeine in green tea good or bad?

A cup of green tea contains on average about 30 mg of caffeine. For comparison: black tea contains on average 55 mg, Red Bull– 75 mg, and regular coffee– 90 mg of caffeine per 250 mg cup. How does this affect a person?

Caffeine is known to have a stimulating effect on the brain, giving you a feeling of strength and elevating your mood. However, the antioxidant EGCG and L-theanine in green tea neutralize the effects of caffeine to some extent and make this drink much safer. L-theanine is one of the few amino acids that reduces anxiety, lowers blood pressure, relaxes, improves learning ability and improves immunity. Therefore, you can always drink a cup of green tea in the evening without fear of insomnia.

Note: at the usual way making tea we get pretty a small amount of L-theanine. To completely release it into the drink, the first brew of green tea is drained, after which the leaves are boiled at a high temperature of water up to 127 ° C.

Here you also need to pay attention to the fact that caffeine promotes dehydration and is considered a good diuretic. There are studies that have shown that the catechins in green tea prevent caffeine from dehydrating the body. However, many people have noticed that after drinking tea they begin to run to the toilet more often. Therefore, just listen to your body and do not abuse this drink if it has the same effect on you.

Finally, we note that many scientists consider the caffeine in green tea to be safe and have even given it GRAS status (certainly safe products and ingredients). In any case, today green tea remains the safest and healthiest of all caffeine-containing drinks.

Green tea: does it raise or lower blood pressure?

Due to the caffeine content, the question often arises: does green tea increase or decrease blood pressure? We have already mentioned above that L-theanine neutralizes the effect of caffeine, but the amount of this amino acid in the drink directly depends on the method of brewing it. It also contains catechins, which have a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels. What is the effect of green tea in general?

All experiments carried out gave the same result: green tea lowers blood pressure. The cumulative benefits of green tea for hypertensive patients are obvious! A general meta-analysis of studies showed that systematic consumption of green tea for 3-6 months helps reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure by approximately 3 mmHg. Art.

Does green tea really help you lose weight?

No global experiments have yet been conducted to confirm the benefits of green tea for weight loss. However, there are a number of facts that support this statement:

1. Green tea has the ability to speed up metabolic processes, which causes the human body to burn calories faster without any exercise.
2. Green tea is not able to suppress appetite, but it allows you to temporarily increase the body's stamina. The polyphenols in its composition accelerate thermogenesis (the production of heat by our body to maintain the functioning of all its systems) and promote the use of calories as energy.
3. The catechins in green tea help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent obesity by preventing glucose from being stored in fat cells.
4. Caffeine, which we talked about above, interacts well with polyphenols and also increases the rate of fat burning.

Slowly but surely, green tea helps in weight loss by causing a person's body to lose fat while maintaining muscle mass.

Possible harm of green tea for the human body

Moderate regular consumption of green tea is considered generally safe, but there are still some restrictions and contraindications.

Thus, green tea can be toxic to the liver if the recommended consumption levels are exceeded (10-29 mg of tea per 1 kg of weight per day). In addition, too high doses of green tea, which contains many antioxidants, can act as a pro-oxidant and damage healthy cells in the body.

Heartburn and indigestion – frequent consequences Excessive consumption and/or improper brewing of green tea. This harm can be prevented by brewing the drink with water at a temperature well below the boiling point. Ideally - in the range of 71-82 degrees Celsius.

Green tea may also be contraindicated in the following cases:

• Iron-deficiency anemia. Consuming green tea can create iron deficiency in your body, which greatly affects people suffering from anemia. This harmful property tea can be neutralized by adding lemon to it.
• Allergy. Extremely rare, but still occurs in some people allergic reaction to Chinese green tea: swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue and/or face, elevated temperature bodies.
• Sensitivity to caffeine. If consumed in excess or sensitive to caffeine, green tea can cause anxiety, palpitations, irritability, trouble sleeping, etc. in a person.
• Pregnancy. Green tea is not recommended for pregnant women to consume in large quantities, especially during pregnancy. early stages. Caffeine, tannins and catechins in its composition can lead to birth defects.
• Taking medications. If you are taking medications, be sure to consult with your healthcare provider regarding your green tea consumption.

Of course, the benefits of green tea depend on the amount you consume. Experts recommend drinking from 10 to 29 mg of green tea per 1 kg of weight per day. Thus, for a person weighing 60 kg, the recommended dose is in the range of 600-1740 mg (from 2 to 6 cups), and for a person weighing 85 kg - in the range of 850-2465 mg (3-9 cups). However, taking into account the existing contraindications and research data, it is better not to bring the amount of tea you drink per day to the upper limit. According to several experiments, a dose of 6 cups of green tea is too high for regular consumption. daily consumption. Side effects This may cause frequent urination (and resulting dehydration), diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, and loss of appetite.

Be healthy!

Many people think that black and green tea come from different varieties tea bushes. Turns out, tea bush is common to green and black tea, but that’s where their relationship ends. The conditions for growing, collecting, and processing tea leaves are of great importance. Green tea is fermented. Freshly picked tea leaves undergo a steaming process in special devices. The popularity of green tea increased at the end of the twentieth century; it turned out that the drink benefits the body, although it can also cause harm if consumed incorrectly.

How to choose and brew green tea

The modern market offers many types and varieties of green tea. How not to make a mistake in choosing a product?

It turns out that everything is very simple. You can determine the quality of tea by the brewing procedure.

Green tea is not brewed with boiling water. For one serving of tea, take a teaspoon of dry tea leaves and pour 150 ml of it cooled to 85 degrees. boiled water. Brewing time is 3 minutes. Low-grade tea is brewed longer and at a higher temperature, while high-grade tea is brewed at a lower temperature and much faster. Green tea, brewed with boiling water or steeped for too long, has an astringent, bitter taste, regardless of the variety.

Quality tea can be brewed 2 or even 3 times in a short time by adding hot water To tea leaf as you drink the drink.

Useful composition of tea

The benefits of green tea for the body are due to its rich composition. Tea contains tocopherols, caroteids, vitamin C, manganese, chromium, zinc, selenium, and has strong antioxidant properties.

Tannins , included in the product, have an antibacterial effect and increase the body's resistance to free radicals.

Catechins help improve metabolism, promote the effective breakdown of fats, reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, and block the growth of tumor cells.

Green tea contains 17 amino acids , promoting the production of hormones that improve mood. Amino acids normalize the activity of the liver, kidneys, and cardiovascular system.

Vitamin A strengthens the immune system, improves the condition of the skin.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps normalize mental activity and increases the body's resistance to stress.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) promotes calorie burning, lowers blood sugar levels, and ensures skin elasticity.

Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) improves the functioning of the digestive system, dissolves and removes cholesterol plaques from the body.

Vitamin C suppresses viruses and bacteria, reduces inflammatory processes.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) strengthens the immune system and supports the health of the reproductive system.

Vitamin P strengthens the walls blood vessels, supports .

Fluorine , which is part of the tea, strengthens tooth enamel.

Beneficial properties of green tea

Green tea reduces the risk of heart disease, tooth decay, cancer, kidney stones, increases bone density, reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure, cholesterol, body weight, and helps prevent.

Antioxidant polypherol EGCG fights Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

But at the same time we should not forget about possible harm green tea for the body excess consumption this product. It is stated that you can drink no more than 700 ml of this drink per day (about 3 cups).

What are the benefits of green tea?

Use green tea has a tonic effect on the nervous system, improves performance and mental activity, increases concentration, eliminates irritability, nervousness, improves cerebral circulation. The drink improves blood circulation, strengthens small capillaries and blood vessels, improves blood composition, and destroys cholesterol deposits.

Regular consumption of this healthy drink suppresses fermentation and putrefactive processes in the intestines, has a wound-healing effect on stomach ulcers, removes toxins and waste from the body, and activates food digestion processes.

Green tea is a kind of elixir of youth , slows down the aging process, improves activity genitourinary system in women during menopause.

People who use regularly healthy drink, are less at risk of hip fracture in old age.

Tea will help you stay sober longer if you drink a cup of the drink before you plan to drink alcohol. At hangover syndrome green tea will help quickly remove alcohol breakdown products from the body.

When planning pregnancy and during pregnancy, drinking the drink is recommended. The properties of tea activate the work of the ovaries and other organs of the reproductive system, improve the nutrition of the embryo, and promote the full development of the child in the womb.

Pregnant women should not consume strong green tea. 2 cups a day of a weak drink will provide useful substances mother and child.

Medicinal use

Beneficial tea leaves are used in the treatment of many diseases.

• Stomach upset

1 tsp tea, pour 250g of water, boil, leave for 5 minutes. Take 3 times a day, 2 tbsp. l. before eating.

You can brew strong tea and drink 3 r. a cup a day.

• Redness of the eyes

To help your eyes after long periods of computer work, other work that requires high concentration attention, it is enough to rinse your eyes with strong brewed tea. You can lie down and place cotton swabs soaked in warm tea on your closed eyelids (15 minutes).

• Help with burns

Moisten a bandage folded in 3 layers in cooled, strongly brewed tea and apply to the wound. Leave until the bandage dries.

Application in cosmetology

A healthy drink with a powerful antioxidant effect helps maintain youthful skin. Wipe your face with freshly brewed tea morning and evening. Do not wipe your face with a towel, let the life-giving moisture be absorbed into the skin.

It is useful to wipe the skin of the face, neck and décolleté with pieces of frozen green tea.

Contraindications

In addition to the obvious benefits of green tea for the body, drinking the drink for some diseases can cause serious harm. This:

• Gastritis with high acidity
• Acute duodenal ulcer

Excessive consumption of strong green tea can cause high blood pressure, headaches, and dizziness.

Green tea has its origins in Asian countries, but over time it taste qualities loved by people all over the world. Today there are quite a few varieties of the drink, which differ in the method of preparation, brewing and quality. Everyone knows that green tea contains invigorating caffeine, but what other qualities are inherent in the drink? Let's figure it out together.

Composition of green tea

Since the list of elements has been studied far and wide, scientists have identified more than 1,500 different substances. Greatest value have minerals in the form of phosphorus, magnesium, rubidium, boron, zinc, chromium, calcium, potassium, fluorine, iron, etc. In addition, the drink contains alimentary fiber, ash, pectin compounds, tannins, caffeine, catechins.

Mineral elements are responsible for the activity of the heart muscle, they enrich the blood and stabilize the pulse. Minerals affect metabolic processes, significantly accelerating them.

Theine is a well-known invigorating element, an analogue of caffeine. There is about the same amount of caffeine in green tea as there is caffeine in medium-brewed coffee. Green tea in the morning is just as invigorating. It stimulates brain neurons, awakening and energizing for the whole day. Theine has a much gentler effect on the body, unlike caffeine.

The drink accumulates many catechins, which belong to the flavonoid family. These natural antioxidants cleanse the cavity of internal organs from radionuclides, free radicals, toxic substances and slagging. Against the background of comprehensive cleansing, comfortable weight loss occurs without stress for the body.

Beneficial properties of green tea

1. Research by Chinese scientists has proven the benefits of the drink for people with bone problems. Thanks to catechins, bone growth is activated, their destruction is prevented, and complete mineralization with useful substances occurs. When drinking green tea systematically, the risk of bone fractures and teeth crumbling is reduced.
2. Arthrosis and other ailments of this kind appear against the background of a high accumulation of salts. If you introduce a drink made from green tea leaves into daily menu, painful symptoms are reduced.
3. The drink should be consumed to reduce intracranial pressure. One mug of green tea will replace 2 tablets of citramone, which eliminates headaches, throbbing in the temples, and severe migraines.
4. There are also some beneficial properties for people who suffer from a hangover. The drink removes unpleasant symptoms, promotes rapid disintegration and withdrawal ethyl alcohol from the body. In this case, you need to brew the tea 2 times, the first time the water is drained to eliminate excess theine.
5. It contains B vitamins, which are responsible for the nervous system. Green tea controls a person’s psycho-emotional background, fighting the effects of stress. But it should not be taken at night to avoid insomnia and overexcitement.
6. Tea combined with honey is an excellent way to increase immune system during the spread of viral infections and off-season. The drink does not allow bacteria to negatively affect healthy tissues.
7. The composition contains fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel, reduces bleeding gums, and prevents caries. Traditional healers recommend rubbing your teeth with the grounds of brewed tea once a day.
8. The drink should be consumed daily by categories of people who suffer from eye diseases. Green tea improves vision, protects against cataracts and glaucoma. It is useful to combine taking the drug with special exercises for the eye muscles.
9. It contains a lot of polyphenolic substances that cleanse blood channels and remove cholesterol accumulations. All this leads to serious prevention of atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The drink protects the brain from poisons.
10. Not without value for heart patients and hypertensive patients. Green tea reduces indicators blood pressure due to its diuretic effect. The drug also promotes the outflow of bile, relieving the work of the liver.
11. Beneficial features drinks for the body were discovered back in ancient times. Regular consumption in moderate quantities stabilizes blood sugar levels.
12. Tea is often used in dietetics; its unique composition suppresses the feeling of hunger for a while. The body fully receives all the necessary enzymes and substances. Green tea is great for preventing cancer due to the abundance of antioxidants.

1. The benefits of green tea come in many ways. In ancient China, the drink was used to get rid of ailments of various natures. The composition prevents oncological diseases prostate and increases vitality.
2. Systematic consumption of the drink promotes increased testosterone production. Tea helps cope with the consequences negative impact electrical appliances for male body. General well-being improves, the nervous system calms down.

Green tea for children

1. Please note that it is prohibited to include any type of tea in children’s diets until they are 2-3 years old. The problem is that the composition contains tannins. Such enzymes can cause prolonged constipation, appetite worsens, and metabolism is disrupted.
2. Any tea contains theine, which is harmless to an adult. As for children, the effect is negative. The child begins to cry more often, becomes nervous and irritable. Normal sleep is disrupted.
3. Tea has a diuretic effect, which is harmful specifically to children. The drink washes out all the necessary minerals from the body, and the bones simply become fragile. Tea also contains a dangerous enzyme in the form of theophylline, which enhances the effects of theine.
4. For children preschool age It is allowed to give only black tea in diluted form. The drink can be mixed with milk. This product contains minimal amount enzymes that irritate the nervous system.

Green tea during pregnancy

1. Green tea in moderation will great addition to the diet. The drink contains a valuable composition. A serving of tea will help get rid of heartburn almost immediately.
2. You are allowed to drink no more than 2 cups of the drink during the day. Sugar must not be added. The benefit is achieved if the girls do not have any contraindications or pathologies associated with the gastrointestinal tract.
3. It is important to be careful; studies have shown that green tea interferes with the normal absorption of folic acid. The enzyme is important for the development of the baby and the formation of the nervous system.
4. Experts do not recommend drinking tea in the first month of trying to conceive a baby and the first 2 weeks of pregnancy. Next, the drink should be introduced into the diet after consultation with the doctor and the absence of contraindications.
5. Be sure to check daily norm tea, otherwise excess caffeine can lead to underweight baby and premature birth. Abuse green tea leads to miscarriage.
6. Many people think that the benefits of green tea during breastfeeding are invaluable. It is worth noting that such an opinion is far from the truth. The drink only relaxes the ducts in the mammary gland. Milk production does not increase from taking raw materials.

1. The drink starts all metabolic processes in the body, against the background of which comes comfortable weight loss. Partially, weight loss is achieved by cleansing the intestines of stagnation, as well as removing excess fluid.
2. Everyone knows that it is impossible to lose weight with a contaminated body. You must first remove toxic substances and heavy metal salts. Green tea does this job perfectly.
3. The drink also suppresses the feeling of hunger, so if there are no problems with the gastrointestinal tract, it can be consumed when the desire to eat arises. It is enough to drink tea with honey, and after half an hour have a full meal.
4. Tea especially strongly reduces appetite " Milk oolong"or "Milk oolong". The drink has a light creamy taste and does not negatively affect the walls of the stomach, so it is drunk regularly.

Green tea for hypertension

1. Hypertensive patients know firsthand how difficult it is to live fully with a constant increase in blood pressure and its sharp fluctuations. The drink improves the course of the disease, stabilizing the indicators.
2. Useful qualities are achieved due to the diuretic effect. When excess fluid is removed, therapeutic and preventive therapy is carried out.
3. It is worth understanding that with normal or low blood pressure, tea should be consumed in moderate doses.

Green tea contraindications

1. It is not recommended to take medications based on green tea. The tablet contains an increased concentration of catechins, which exceeds the daily norm for humans.
2. Taking tea is contraindicated on an empty stomach. The drink has a negative effect on the mucous membranes of internal organs.
3. If you recently consumed alcohol and decided to refresh yourself with green tea, then alcohol combined with active substances raw materials form toxic compounds that destroy the liver and kidneys.

The beneficial effects of tea on the human body are guaranteed chemical list substances. Not everyone knows that the drink contains ideally balanced vitamins, mineral compounds, and flavonoids. They all complement each other's action.

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