The Efficacy and Functions of Black Tea
Disease description:
The whole family enjoys drinking tea very much. Recently, after returning from a business trip, I brought some black tea for my parents. Since they used to drink green tea often, I would like to ask about the health benefits and effects of black tea leaves.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Black tea's benefits and effects are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Promoting digestion: The polyphenols and caffeine in black tea can stimulate gastric juice secretion, aiding digestion, and is especially suitable to drink after meals to help reduce greasy feelings.
2. Antioxidation: Black tea contains abundant antioxidant substances such as polyphenols and catechins, which can remove free radicals in the body, delay the process of cell aging, and have a certain positive effect in preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
3. Refreshing and invigorating: The caffeine in black tea has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system; moderate consumption can refresh and invigorate the mind, enhance memory, and improve work efficiency.
4. Regulating blood sugar: Some components in black tea can promote insulin activity, helping regulate blood sugar levels, thus providing certain auxiliary therapeutic benefits for diabetic patients.
5. Improving heart function: Drinking black tea in moderation can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, prevent atherosclerosis, and benefit heart health.
6. Strengthening bones: The polyphenols in black tea can inhibit the activity of substances that damage bone cells; moderate consumption is helpful for strengthening the skeletal system.
Although black tea has many benefits, it should also be consumed in moderation. Excessive intake of caffeine may lead to adverse reactions such as increased heart rate and insomnia.
