More than 100 countries in the world have the habit of drinking tea, and the number of people drinking tea accounts for half of the world's total population.
It can be said that tea has become the most common drink in the world.Tea, chocolate, and coffee are now the three most popular non-alcoholic drinks in the world. Continuing to consume tea on a daily basis will bring about a variety of positive changes to the body, including an improvement in health.
Tea is rich in micronutrients, including fluoride, magnesium ions, and zinc ions, but the health benefits shown are mostly related to three major bioactive compounds, catechol, caffeine, and L -Theanine.
Studies on animals and in the laboratory have shown that these bioactive chemicals may have a range of impacts on the body's health. Catechol is a kind of polyphenol, which is a family of antioxidant-containing natural chemicals. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage in the body, while coffee can increase alertness.
While the amino acid L-theanine is thought to be relaxing, these bioactive compounds allow us to experience the taste and texture of being brewed, that’s why we can’t help but want to drink tea all the time.
Scientists at Maastricht University in the Netherlands discovered that consuming at least two cups of tea every day reduces the risk of prostate cancer in males by more than one-third. Regular tea drinkers had a 37% decreased chance of getting malignancies than individuals who consumed tea less than once per week.
Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden discovered that women who consume tea may have epigenetic modifications in certain genes that are believed to be involved in cancer and estrogen metabolism. Tea may lower estrogen levels in the body, hence reducing the risk of cancer in women. Tea has chemicals with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and biological properties that protect the brain from vascular damage and neurodegenerative illnesses.
Previously, French researcher Nicolas Danchin performed a study including 131,000 participants. Tea use was shown to lower non-cardiovascular mortality by 24%, and the antioxidants in tea may confer a survival advantage. At least 30 nations produce green tea, which is the second most consumed beverage in the world.
The traditional practice of drinking green tea may be able to substitute medications for obesity, insulin resistance, and cognitive loss. In a study published in August 2017 in the journal FASEB, researchers noted that EGCG, the primary component of green tea polyphenols, may reduce insulin resistance and cognitive impairment caused by a high-fat, high-fructose diet.
Patients with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis might possibly be saved by a chemical found in green tea. In many circumstances, the quest of health advantages may be the sole reason we choose to drink tea. However, if we want to get the most health benefits from tea consumption, we must adhere to the concept of moderation.
Whatever the case, it will always be excessive. It's important to note that having a "tea" label does not guarantee health benefits from the presence of bioactive substances in it.
For example, prepackaged iced black tea and instant tea may contain limited bioactive substances, and they also have high sugar levels, so people with diabetes should drink them with caution.
