Our Arab and Turkish societies are famous for drinking tea on a daily basis, which has positive and negative health consequences. In this topic, we review the most important of them.
Benefits of drinking tea daily
1-Improve blood pressure
Consuming flavan-3-ols, the plant compound found in tea, is linked to heart health benefits, including lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Some research suggests that consuming 400 to 600 mg of flavan-3-ols daily, or the amount found in two cups of black or green tea, may provide this benefit.
2- Reducing the risk of some types of cancer
Data published in the 2020 Progress in Nutrition study suggests that tea consumption may have protective effects against some types of cancer, especially oral cancer.
3- Increase attention
Green tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that has been shown to affect brain health. According to a 2021 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the L-theanine found in tea may play a role in improving attention, which ultimately leads to enhanced memory.
4- Strengthening immunity
Teas, such as black and green, are rich in polyphenols, and polyphenols may support the immune system, according to a review published in Frontiers in Immunology in 2020.
In addition, tea is rich in compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, which may also support immune health.
5- Moisturizing the body
Tea is a liquid, so sipping the beverage can keep you hydrated throughout the day, help regulate body temperature and keep digestion regular, according to the CDC.
Harmful effects of drinking tea daily
1- Teeth stains
Consuming black tea may cause stained or discolored teeth, but adding some milk to your drink may reduce the discoloration.
2- Difficulty sleeping
If you are sensitive to caffeine, choosing tea that contains caffeine may keep you awake at night, reducing the ability to sleep.
Therefore, it is possible to choose decaffeinated tea or herbal tea for a soothing drink.
3- Preventing iron absorption
Black and green tea contain natural compounds that may affect the body’s ability to absorb iron, a mineral necessary for making the protein that carries oxygen in the blood.
2023-10-05 23:57:28
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