What are the benefits of drinking tea

In the morning, hot tea and sunshine are daily rituals for many people, and the tea leaves stretch and soothe their emotions. Long term tea drinking has many benefits, but after the age of 50, it is necessary to adjust according to changes in the body and avoid misunderstandings in order to let tea nourish health.

1、 5 positive changes of long-term tea drinking

Younger blood vessels: Tea polyphenols are "blood vessel scavengers", especially catechins in green tea, which can reduce vascular wall deposits and maintain vascular elasticity.

Gut easier: Tea polyphenols regulate the balance of microbiota, promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria, and alleviate problems such as bloating and constipation.

More agile thinking: The combination of caffeine and theanine is gentle and refreshing, without palpitations, helping to maintain long-term focus.

More active metabolism: Half fermented teas such as oolong tea contain special ingredients that can increase basal metabolism by 5% -10% and assist in weight management.

Emotionally more stable: L-theanine promotes the secretion of alpha waves in the brain, soothes nerves, and calms restless emotions.

2、 3 types of tea to be cautious of after the age of 50

Thick aged tea: such as aged Pu erh, the excessive oxidation of tea polyphenols can easily stimulate the declining gastrointestinal tract. Brewing should be controlled within 20 seconds.

Rolling Kung Fu Tea: Hot drinks over 65 ℃ are classified as Class 2A carcinogens. The esophageal mucosa of the elderly is fragile and should be left to cool before consumption.

Afternoon refreshing tea: After the age of 50, melatonin levels decrease, and drinking caffeinated tea (including white tea) after 3 pm can easily affect sleep.

3、 Scientific tea drinking doubles the effect

Morning: Drink warm black tea (with honey added to protect the stomach) on an empty stomach, and cold green tea should be consumed after breakfast.

After dinner: Drink Phoenix Dancong to promote fat breakdown after greasy food, and drink Zhengshan Xiaozhong to inhibit sugar absorption after sweet food.

Before and after exercise: Drink jasmine tea one hour before exercise to enhance endurance, and use aged white tea to replenish electrolytes after exercise.

4、 Three situations to pause drinking tea

Taking antibiotics, antidepressants, etc. should be separated from drinking tea by 2 hours to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medication.

During the anemia adjustment period, tannic acid affects iron absorption, and goji berries can be used as a substitute for tea.

In the acute stage of stomach disease (such as gastric ulcer), it is necessary to pause drinking tea and try light black tea after recovery.

Drinking tea after the age of 50, without the need to pursue luxury, is the best tea that meets the needs of the body and is comfortable to drink.