Very often we hear that green tea is an extremely healthy drink. But is it all so clear? What is the use and harm of green tea?
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To begin with, it should be noted that in green tea contains a lot of vitamins. Of course, this is great for people living in the city and forced to eat what is sold in stores. There are also many minerals in green tea. Everyone is also well aware of the problems associated with the lack of minerals in the body. Thus, we can confidently say that green tea enhances immunity, helps in the prevention of many diseases - from caries to cancer, and also helps to increase the metabolic rate, and for this property it is recommended for those who want to lose weight.
An important element in the composition of green tea is tannin. It is contained in green tea in an objectively large amount, but its effect on the body is not unique. The thing is that immediately after a cup of tea he is very invigorating (which means that you should not drink green tea at night), but theobromine with theophylline, that is, substances with a vasodilating and diuretic effect, also begin to act. Thus, if we consider a longer period after drinking a cup of green tea, we can say that it will reduce pressure. And this means that hypotonics should treat this drink with extreme caution. But hypertensive patients should not get carried away with green tea.
Also, extreme caution should be taken with green tea and people who have high acidity of the stomach, and, of course, ulcers., Since green tea increases acidity. With excessive consumption of green tea, there may also be problems with the kidneys, liver.
So drink or not drink green tea? Of course, drink, but remember that the correct intake of any substances that should positively affect the body is based on the principle of moderation. And this means that you should not get too carried away with green tea, replace it with all the other drinks, and you also need to brew it correctly.