It is called magical, miraculous, but is it really so, and is green tea useful, as they say about it.
About the chemical composition
In green tea, tannins, vitamins, amino acids , enzymes are found, each of which has a definite effect on a person:
- alkaloids have vasodilating properties;
- tannins stimulate the activity of the nervous system and heart;
- amino acids and enzymes work on the breakdown of fats;
- a complex of vitamins strengthens the body and increases the resistance of cells to various infections.
However, it is worthwhile to know that green tea has both beneficial properties and contraindications to use.
The Benefits of Green Tea
Many are confident that they are well aware of the beneficial properties of green tea, although they hardly have a complete idea of them:
- Green tea gives energy, improves mood and increases efficiency;
- is the strongest antioxidant, and also suppresses the formation of cancer cells;
- removes carcinogens from the body;
- its long-term use increases immunity , increases the resistance of the body to colds, promotes the destruction of harmful bacteria in the body;
- green tea removes salts of heavy metals from the body;
- thanks to low calorie, is actively used in the fight against obesity and improves the work of the digestive tract.
In talking about what is useful and harmful to green tea, paying tribute to its positive qualities, do not forget about the negative consequences that can lead to immoderate or thoughtless application of it.
Are there any contraindications?
They really are:
- it is not recommended for exacerbations of stomach diseases;
- they should not get involved in old age;
- With gout and rheumatoid arthritis, you must abandon this drink;
- categorically harmful to those who suffer from kidney diseases, as the purines entering into it give them an additional load;
- if gallstones are present, consumption should be reduced to a minimum;
- unpredictable consequences are in itself a combination: green tea + alcohol;
- it is undesirable to use it at high pressure;
- categorically prohibited the use of stale tea.
Which tea is more useful, green or black?
The truth in this eternal dispute, as usual, is in the middle: both can bring with the same success the benefit and harm. Everything depends on the state of health and the amount of tea consumed.