The health care function of tea

Tea has a variety of health benefits, the following are some common aspects:
antioxidant
Tea is rich in tea polyphenols, especially catechins, which have strong antioxidant capacity. It can remove free radicals from the body, reduce oxidative damage, and help slow down the aging process. For example, people who drink tea for a long time may show a relatively younger state in terms of skin condition, body function, etc.
Tea polyphenols can also inhibit lipid peroxidation, reduce the content of lipid peroxidation in blood lipids, play a protective role in the cardiovascular system, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Refresh one's mind
Tea contains caffeine, which is a central nervous stimulant. Caffeine can stimulate the cerebral cortex, excite the nerve center, make people refreshed, improve concentration and work efficiency.
Theophylline in tea also has a certain excitatory effect, which can promote blood circulation, enhance heart function, and help people maintain a awake state.
Reduce fat and lose weight
Catechins in tea polyphenols can reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride content, while also inhibiting the differentiation and formation of fat cells, reducing fat accumulation.
The caffeine in tea can promote the secretion of gastric juice, help digestion, enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion and excretion of food, and reduce the absorption and accumulation of fat in the body.
Prevention of cardiovascular disease
Tea polyphenols help reduce blood viscosity, improve blood flow, and reduce the risk of thrombosis. It can also inhibit platelet aggregation and prevent the formation of blood clots.
The tea pigment in tea has the functions of regulating blood lipids, lowering cholesterol, anti-oxidation, etc., which can improve vascular endothelial function and protect cardiovascular health.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Tea polyphenols have an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. It can destroy the cell membrane of bacteria, inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, and help prevent and treat some infectious diseases.
Flavonoids in tea also have certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which can reduce inflammation and relieve inflammatory symptoms.
Caries prevention
Tea contains fluorine, fluoride ions and the surface of the teeth of the mineral combination, can enhance the teeth acid resistance, prevent the occurrence of caries.
Ingredients such as tea polyphenols can also inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria in the mouth, reduce the formation of dental plaque, and keep the mouth clean and healthy.
Improve intestinal flora
The dietary fiber in tea can promote intestinal motility, increase stool volume, help defecate, and prevent constipation. At the same time, it also provides a substrate for the growth and reproduction of intestinal beneficial bacteria, which helps to maintain the balance of intestinal flora.
Tea polyphenols and other components have regulatory effects on intestinal flora, which can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria, improve intestinal microecological environment, and improve intestinal health.