Hypertension is a common chronic disease whose main symptom is elevated blood pressure, which can lead to the development of several cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is especially important for people with high blood pressure to protect the health of their blood vessels.
Pu-erh tea and green tea are considered to be the two types of teas that high blood pressure fears. During the fermentation process, pu-erh tea is mistaken by many people for being dirty because it uses mold. In fact, Pu-erh tea contains a variety of active enzymes and microorganisms that can inhibit the growth of aflatoxin. At the same time, the caffeine, tannins and other components contained in the tea will also inhibit the production of aflatoxin.
Green tea is also a great option, it contains tea polyphenols and caffeine, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart disease, etc. These two teas also reduce the risk of developing abdominal aorta calcification.
In addition to drinking tea, it is also very important to drink plenty of water. In winter, drinking black and dark tea, especially green tea, is very beneficial. People who drink it 4 times a week have a better effect, drinking green tea is beneficial to cardiovascular health, which may be related to the tea polyphenols and caffeine it contains, which can be antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, regulate blood lipids, prevent and treat atherosclerosis, etc.
So, what exactly are the benefits of these two teas?Let's take a closer look at it below.
First of all, Pu-erh tea helps regulate blood lipids. Dyslipidemia is one of the important risk factors for hypertension, and the polyphenols in Pu'er tea have antioxidant and hypolipidemic effects, which can effectively reduce blood lipid levels. In addition, pu-erh tea also helps lower blood pressure. Studies have found that people who drink Pu-erh tea for a long time have lower blood pressure levels.
Secondly, green tea helps lower blood pressure and protect the heart. Green tea is rich in tea polyphenols and caffeine, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, blood lipid regulation, and prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. Studies have found that long-term consumption of green tea can lower blood pressure levels in people with high blood pressure and help protect the heart. In addition, green tea also has anti-aging and anti-tumor effects.
In conclusion, patients with high blood pressure can drink Pu-erh tea and green tea in moderation, which can help regulate blood lipids and lower blood pressure, and protect cardiovascular health. At the same time, patients with high blood pressure also need to be careful not to drink tea that is too strong, do not drink tea at night, do not drink cold tea and do not drink tea on an empty stomach.
Also, if you're taking blood pressure medication, it's best to wait at least half an hour between your tea and your tea session. Adhering to good lifestyle habits, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising properly, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, are also important measures to control blood pressure.