1, cancer prevention: Studies have confirmed that tea polyphenols can block the formation of carcinogenic nitroso compounds in human body. Green tea has the strongest blocking effect, and the blocking rate is above 90%. Followed by scented tea, oolong tea and black tea. It was found that soaking tea with 1g twice and drinking it with 150ml of water each time could completely block the synthesis of nitroso compounds in human body.
2. Radiation protection: Studies show that polyphenols, fatty acids, vitamins C and A contained in tea have radiation protection functions. Drinking tea can effectively prevent radiation-induced leukopenia. For cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, taking soluble tea can eliminate or alleviate the adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea after radiotherapy.
3. Prevention of dental caries: Studies have shown that drinking tea, gargling with tea soup and brushing teeth can prevent dental caries. People who drink oolong tea regularly have a decrease of about 60% in the incidence of dental caries.
4. Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have confirmed that tea tannin can inhibit the proliferation of arterial smooth muscle cells, and obviously has the functions of anticoagulation, promoting fibrinolysis, anti-plaque formation, reducing capillary fragility and blood viscosity. Therefore, it has the functions of preventing hypertension and atherosclerosis, improving blood circulation and preventing thrombosis. Generally, you can make 5 grams of green tea a day.
5. Prevention and treatment of intestinal diseases: Organic acids such as fatty acids and aromatic acids contained in tea have bactericidal effects and can be used to treat intestinal diseases such as bacillary dysentery, chronic ulcerative colitis and ileitis. 9 grams of tea, decocted.
6. Promoting fluid production to quench thirst and relieve summer heat: Because polyphenols, sugars, pectin and amino acids in tea have chemical changes with saliva in the mouth, it can make the mouth moist and produce a cool feeling. Caffeine can regulate body temperature, so drinking tea can quench thirst and relieve summer heat. Even in hot summer, drinking hot tea can quench thirst better than other drinks, and the cooling time lasts longer.
7. Reduce fat and lose weight: Studies have confirmed that caffeine, inositol, folic acid and aromatic substances in tea can enhance gastric juice secretion and regulate fat metabolism, especially oolong tea has a good decomposition effect on protein and fat, so drinking tea can reduce weight. Generally, 5 grams of tea leaves are soaked in water every day, and it will take effect after more than one month.
8. Rinse your mouth with tea after meals: Studies show that tea is rich in alkaline substances, and its functions of decontamination, deodorization and greasy removal are far stronger than ordinary water. After three meals a day, especially after you have had a full meal with fishy smell and mellow wine, gargling with tea can clean your mouth and get rid of fishy smell and boredom. Tea can also kill some bacteria in the mouth and prevent oral inflammation. Tea can also deodorize, especially wine, cigarettes and garlic.
9. Refreshing the brain, benefiting thinking and relieving fatigue: Studies have confirmed that caffeine in tea can excite the central nervous system, make the mind clear and quick-thinking, accelerate blood circulation, activate bones and muscles, promote metabolism and relieve fatigue.
10, Longevity and Anti-aging: Studies show that tannins contained in green tea can control lipid peroxides produced in human body and prevent aging. Tea tannin can control 74% fatty acid peroxidation, which greatly exceeds the effect of vitamin E, so drinking tea often can prolong life.