Tea is a
popular healthful drink. It was distributed worldwide. You can see them almost
every commercial stores, pharmacies and distribution centers. It was produced
in large scale. Plantations are like mushrooms sprouting in every corners of
the world. It is a profitable business aside from its healthful benefits.
Te has
different varieties but they were from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The
varieties were categorized as green, black and oolong, the most popular kinds
of tea. There are still many of its kinds raised somewhere with the same
benefit and effectiveness.
They plucked
leaves that were healthy without blemish may either be fermented or to remain
to its natural form during the processing. Green tea was not fermented. The
active constituents remained fresh and unaltered while black and oolong tea
were prepared through followed the fermentation process.
Tea was used
as medicinal and social drink. It is medicinal because it has healthful
benefits against many diseases. Socially, it was used in gatherings as
refreshing drinks.
The chemical
properties of tea contain volatile oil, caffeine, vitamins and minerals. It has
primary constituents (chemical compound) of polyphenols. Catechin is
polyphenols. It was the reason why tea has the ability to promote good health
and better alternative to put all the body systems on the go.
It was shown
that green tea can lower total cholesterol level in mild capacity. It decreases
(LDL) bad cholesterol and increase (HDL) good cholesterol to higher level. It
makes the platelets in the blood less sticky promoting good cardiovascular
system.
It can give
full protection from cholesterol damage due to oxygen. It increases the
anti-oxidant activity in the blood those gives better protection against the
damaging effect of free radicals. It prevents atherosclerosis as it control the
oxidative damage to LDL cholesterol.
The
polyphenol is responsible for anti-cancer prevention. It inhibits uncontrolled
spread of cancer cells in the skin. It has the ability to prevent other types
of terminal cancers.
It reduces
formation of plaque and dental carries. It stimulates the production of new
cells in the immune system. Its anti-bacterial constituent is good in the
prevention of many kinds of bacterial infection.
It protects
the liver from any damage due to modern lifestyle. It prevents bacteria in the
gut and minimize odor of fecal waste. Tannin in tea prevents iron absorption.
It minimizes headache due to stress and other emotional disturbance. Too much
fatigue can cause body pains. Green tea gives relief to pains in limbs and
muscles.
It promotes
better digestion and calm troubled stomach due to gas production. It enhances
the ability of the immune system to protect the body from many diseases. A weak
immune system makes progression of certain disease fast and deadly. It has
detoxification effect and removes various toxins in the body. It energizes the
body to full power. It can withstand the many stresses during the day.
Constant
drinking tea found to prolong life.
The
recommended dosage for taking green tea:
-Take 3 cups
of green tea per day (minimum).
-Take 10 cups
of green tea per day (maximum).
If fresh
green tea is to be used, mix it with 1 cup boiling water and steep for 3
minutes.
There is decaffeinated green tea sold in the trade. It is good to use
as it was processed to remove caffeine.
Taking tea
with caffeine will cause anxiety and insomnia.
Drink tea
(w/out caffeine) for healthy body and healthy life.
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