Benefits And Side Effects of Green Tea

Green tea has many benefits. Green tea is known to prevent heart attack and cancer and is a very useful tonic. This tea has anti-fat properties (of any kind) and strengthens the nerves and also has some antipyretic properties. Green tea strengthens the stomach and while eliminating toxins from the body, also eliminates bloating. Green tea boosts memory and is an antidepressant for depressed people. Because drinking green tea causes vitality.

Most benefit for women

According to a study, the benefits of green tea were apparently greater for women. Women who drank five or more cups of green tea a day were less likely to die of heart disease than those who drank one or less cups. But in this study, no relationship was found between consuming black tea and reducing the risk of death due to heart disease

General properties of green tea:

weight loss

Green tea polyphenols inhibit the activity of salivary amylase (an enzyme that breaks down sugars). It is interesting to know that tea can cause weight loss, waist circumference and blood triglyceride in obese people without having dangerous side effects of weight loss drugs.

Tooth decay

Green tea leaf extract has antimicrobial effects and prevents plaque and tooth decay.

Heart protection

Scientists have identified a chemical in green tea that is effective in protecting the heart from various injuries.

Experts from the British Institute of Child Health in a study on the composition of green tea have identified a chemical called "epigallocatechin three gallites" that can reduce cell death after a heart attack or stroke. The chemical in green tea inhibits the activity of a protein called acetate-1, which is activated inside the cell after stressful events such as a heart attack or stroke, the scientists said.

Epigallocatechin tri-galite also accelerates the healing process of heart cells and reduces their damage. On the other hand, one of the main causes of diseases and heart attacks is the presence of high cholesterol in human blood.

In addition to having vitamins A and C (strong antioxidants), green tea also lowers blood cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart attack and similar diseases.

Triglyceride reduction

The catechins in green tea inhibit the activity of the enzyme lipase (the enzyme responsible for digesting fats) in the pancreas, as a result of which fat is broken down very slowly and blood lipids rise slightly.

Given that high blood triglycerides after each meal is a risk factor for heart disease, consuming green tea between meals is a good way to lower blood triglycerides.

Lowering blood pressure

Consumption of half to 2.5 cups of green tea per day reduces the risk of hypertension by 46%.

Prevention of diabetes

Green tea can miraculously prevent the effects of diabetes such as cataracts and kidney disease. By inhibiting the activity of salivary and intestinal amylase enzymes, which are responsible for the digestion of starch, green tea causes the starch to break down more slowly, resulting in a slight increase in blood sugar.

Prevention of autoimmune diseases (using green tea)

Researchers say that consuming green tea prevents the body from developing autoimmune diseases. Research by researchers at the Georgia School of Medicine suggests that green tea, in addition to being effective in reducing cancer, protects people against autoimmune diseases. Green tea prevents the spread of antigens that can stimulate the body's immune system. 

Research shows that the presence of a substance called EGCG in green tea stops inflammation and its effects on the skin and cells secreted by saliva. In an autoimmune disorder called Sjogren's syndrome, salivary cells are targeted and cause dry mouth, and in another disorder, the skin of the target organ is exposed and the person develops cutaneous tuberculosis.

It is worth mentioning that more research is being done on animals and the beneficial effect of green tea in the prevention of arthritis has been identified.

prohibited usage:

It is believed that green tea or its polyphenol compounds should not be used before and after receiving iron products and in infants. The available evidence suggests that values ​​greater than ??? Milliliters per day interferes with iron metabolism and causes anemia. There is no evidence that contraindications are used during pregnancy, however, a doctor should be consulted. Consumption of green tea during breastfeeding is not recommended.

Drug interactions:

Enhance the effect of methicillin and benzylpenicillin, intensify the effect of aspirin and other drugs

Anticoagulants such as warfarin (vitamin K in green tea can counteract the effects of warfarin).

Complications:

Excessive caffeine consumption in green tea and some of its extracts can cause symptoms such as irritability, insomnia and restlessness in some people. People with high blood pressure should not use it, and people with migraines should take small doses.

How to brew green tea:

One tablespoon of green tea is used for each cup of water. Water should not be boiling under any circumstances. Pour the green tea into a cup or teapot and put it in it. (Not on heat) Strain after 5 minutes. If you are using a bag type, open the bag and when it cools, apply a compress on the eye, which is useful for relieving eye fatigue.

Aromatic tea

To flavor the tea, you can add some jasmine, rose, orange blossom, mint, cardamom, dried or fresh lemon, a few saffron feathers (depending on interest and taste) in combination or alone.