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The popularity of green tea, known for its health-promoting properties, means that there is probably no one who would not know its characteristic taste and aroma. This soft, greenish-colored drink comes from China, and its best, noblest and most valuable varieties come from China and Japan. Outside of these countries, its largest crops are in Indonesia, Turkey and India.
green tea it has many varieties, and the properties and taste and aroma are diversified due to different methods of growing, harvesting and drying. Thus green tea it will not taste the same everywhere, it will differ in taste, color and caffeine content in the leaves. It is believed that the varieties whose leaves were harvested at dawn achieve the best taste and properties. It is worth taking a look at this drink, highly valued in the Far East, and learn about its values, benefits and find out for whom tea it is simply made, and who should rather avoid it.
Green tea properties – what does it contain and who should drink it?
Characteristic in taste, aromatic drink contains a lot of ingredients valuable for health. We can mention, for example: vitamins C, B, E, K, amino acids, tannins, microelements (including zinc, potassium, manganese, fluorine, copper and calcium), polyphenols, catechins. It supports the body in fighting and preventing diseases of many organs.
Regular consumption of green tea has been shown to help with:
- improving the appearance of the skin, which especially concerns the problems of acne and oily skin, counteracts skin aging processes,
- lowering the risk of suffering from coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke,
- depressive states,
- counteracting the formation of cellulite,
- problems with hypertension,
- periodontitis and gum disease,
- lowering the level of triglycerides,
- stimulation of the circulatory system (among other things, it prevents the formation of dangerous clots),
- due to the content of antioxidants (specifically catechins), it supports anti-cancer prophylaxis; this especially applies to cancers of the skin, lungs, stomach, pancreas, colon and breasts,
- improves memory and may protect against senile dementia,
- reduces the risk of atherosclerosis,
- participates in the weight loss process, so it is worth including it in your diet if you plan to get rid of extra kilos,
- has a beneficial effect on liver metabolism.
At Medonet Market you will find various types of green teas, including antidepressant, deacidifying or calming effects. Green tea can also be consumed in the form of a dietary supplement. Natural green tea extract is available on Medonet Market. If you care about the slimming properties of green tea, order a set of dietary supplements for athletes. Thanks to its rich composition, it accelerates fat burning, adds energy and protects the joints. Also try the YANGO slimming supplement set, in which you will find Green tea and CLA.
Green tea – who should not drink it and why?
Even a drink as valuable and full of valuable ingredients as green teahas its drawbacks. Not everyone can enjoy it without risking to their own health. For whom green tea jest contraindicated? Certainly, it should be approached with caution by the elderly, children up to 10 years of age, pregnant and lactating women, people suffering from diseases such as glaucoma, hypertension and heart disease.
Green tea – side effects, side effects
Even tea It carries with it the risk of some side effects. Therefore, you should know that:
- green tea, or rather the catechins contained in it, may negatively affect the absorption of iron from food, which may result in anemia,
- green tea can irritate the stomach, so it is better not to drink it on an empty stomach,
- green tea flushes calcium out of the body, so especially people suffering from osteoporosis or at risk of it, people with osteopenia should be careful about it,
- green tea affects the action of drugs against hypertension, weakening it,
- green tea should not be consumed in large amounts by pregnant women due to the risk of nervous system disorders in the fetus – green tea may hinder the absorption of folic acid. Drinking green tea in large amounts during pregnancy, due to its caffeine content, carries the risk of miscarriage.
Green tea – an ally in weight loss
green tea should be on the menu of people who want to lose some weight. It helps to speed up the metabolism and suppresses excessive appetite due to the content of ingredients such as vitamin B, caffeine, catechins and polyphenols. It has a diuretic effect and helps to cleanse the body of accumulated toxins. It also perfectly influences the work of the liver, supporting its metabolism. It is also an ally in the fight against unsightly cellulite, which many women struggle with.
If you want to support your weight loss, try green tea for fat reduction in capsules. You can buy it on Medonet Market at a promotional price.
Green tea in cosmetics
green tea It is not only an original-tasting drink, but also an ingredient of many cosmetics, creams, masks, micellar lotions, lotions that take care of the skin, counteract free radicals, inhibit aging processes and significantly improve its natural appearance.
Are you looking for green tea cosmetics? At Medonet Market you will find a natural silk mask with pomegranate and green tea suitable for all skin types. For oily and combination skin, a peeling with Filipino algae and green tea will also work. For all skin types, also those prone to irritation, Orientana tonic with jasmine and green tea is recommended. To tone and nourish the skin of the whole body, choose the all-natural Orientana firming butter with jasmine and green tea. Green tea leaf hydrosol is also part of Bioherba Rosacea Tonic. It has an astringent and soothing effect on irritations.
Green tea also has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair – it stimulates growth and inhibits hair loss. To take full advantage of its beneficial effects on hair density, try Orientana shampoo for greasy hair with neem and green tea.