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Tea has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) since ancient times, and long-term tea drinking has also become an option for many people to pursue a healthy life. So, what changes will long-term tea drink have on the human body?As an experienced old Chinese medicine practitioner, combining Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern famous prescriptions, I will write a popular science article for you, detailing the effects of long-term tea drinking on the body.
First of all, drinking tea for a long time has significant benefits for the internal organs of the human body. Some components in tea, such as tea polyphenols and catechins, have antioxidant, heat-clearing and detoxification, antibacterial and other effects, which can protect the health of important organs such as liver and gastrointestinal tract. In addition, some enzymes in tea can also promote the secretion of gastric juice, which is beneficial to the improvement of digestive function. For example, regular consumption of pu-erh tea can help promote fat metabolism, help lower blood lipids and blood pressure, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Secondly, long-term drinking of tea can improve the body's immune function. Some of the ingredients in tea have immunomodulatory effects, which can enhance the body's resistance and reduce the risk of infection. Tea polysaccharides, hesperidin and other components in oolong tea have a significant immunomodulatory effect, and regular drinking of oolong tea can not only improve the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria, but also improve the immune system function in the body.
In addition, long-term tea consumption also has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. The catechins in tea have the effects of inhibiting platelet aggregation and lowering cholesterol, which can maintain the elasticity and patency of blood vessels and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In particular, the catechin content in green tea is high, and regular consumption of green tea can reduce blood lipids, lower blood pressure, and prevent arteriosclerosis.
In addition, long-term tea consumption can also improve the body's digestive system and metabolic function. Some components in tea have the effect of promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis, enhancing gastric acid secretion, helping to digest food and prevent constipation. For example, ingredients such as tea polyphenols and catechins in Pu-erh tea can promote gastric juice secretion and the activity of digestive enzymes, helping to digest hard-to-digest foods such as fats.
All in all, drinking tea for a long time will have many positive changes in the body. However, tea drinking also needs to be done in moderation. When choosing tea, you should choose according to your own physique and needs, for example, some people are suitable for drinking green tea, and some people are suitable for drinking oolong tea or black tea. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the time and method of drinking tea, and it is generally recommended to drink it after 30 minutes after a meal to avoid the burden of tea stimulation on the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, since tea contains some caffeine, it should not be drunk in excess, so as not to affect sleep and cause nervousness and other problems.
In daily life, drinking tea for a long time is a very healthy Xi. The health benefits of tea have been proven for thousands of years, and the selection of tea leaves and the skills of making tea are also a science. Therefore, we should fully realize the benefits of long-term tea drinking, and choose the right tea according to our own needs, drink tea reasonably, and let the health properties of tea bring more benefits to our body. Health