7 REASONS WHY TEA IS GOOD FOR HEALTH

Introduction

Tea is a beverage that can boost one’s health. There are people who take tea more regularly than others. There are important things to note for those people who take tea more regularly. The quality of tea that one chooses is important to consider. Tea that is of inferior quality when taken regularly can be harmful to the health of the person. Thus, it is important to consider the quality of tea. There is a possibility that low-quality tea is likely to contain a lot or too much of caffeine that may get addictive to the individual. Too much or excessive caffeine may cause ill or bad health consequences resulting from addiction. The components in either black or green tea can have beneficial health effects on an individual. Some people like tea as a beverage because it makes them feel relaxed. Others just take tea with breakfast and may not realize the benefits the tea could have on their bodies or even their health.

Tea is good for Improving Health

Tea is essential in the body. Tea contains some antioxidants. The antioxidants that tea contains include the catechins and the flavonoids. These are involved in the prevention of the formation of radicals that are free in the body. This consequently helps in prevention of damage and protection of the cells in the body. Tea is essential in the protection of the cells in the body against damage. The green tea, for example, has components of mineral salts that are also needed or required by the body for various functions. Tea should regularly be taken but not in excess.

Tea is good for the Brain

Tea is known to contain caffeine. The quality of tea one selects to use is critical to consider. Right or high-quality tea is known to contain low levels of caffeine. The caffeine in the tea is an important aspect as it plays a role in the boosting of those activities that take place in the brain of a person. L-theanine is also a component in tea and is also involved in boosting of the activities. Tea taking is also advised as it is a way of improving the vigilance of an individual. One may become more vigilant in thoughts and coming up with ideas that may be helpful. This is thus a role that tea taking can help. The other role tea taking plays in the brain is in memory. One's memory is better when one takes tea more regularly. One can remember important things more quickly if he or she takes tea more frequently.

Tea is good for Weight Loss

Tea can be recommended for people who feel they need to cut or lose some weight. Tea can be very helpful. However, tea can only help in weight loss if one takes it in the right amounts. The quality of the tea should be such that it does not contain or have too much of the caffeine element. Tea is helpful in the body as it assists in the burning of fats that are excessive in the system or body. This keeps one healthy and away from diseases that may be as a result of too many fats or being overweight.

Tea and Heart Diseases

The components in the tea are essential in keeping away of diseases associated with the heart. Cholesterol reduction and the reduction of weight are some roles of tea in the body that are vital in preventing heart diseases. Tea taking thus keeps heart diseases away.

Tea and Diabetes

Researchers report that risks of diabetes are lower among people who take tea more regularly and higher in those who do not take tea or those who take it less often. Taking tea can thus be helpful in preventing diabetes. This means that one’s health is better.

Tea and Healthy Teeth

Tea taking can lead to healthy teeth for an individual. Tooth decay is also prevented. Bad breath is another problem that is handled. The antioxidants play this role. They are essential in the prevention of bad breath in the mouth.

Tea and Strong Bones

The components contained in tea, for example, amino acids and Vitamin D are critical in the role of strengthening the bones. They also reinforce the muscles in the body. The components also ensure that the teeth are strong. Strong bones are essential for good health.

Conclusion

Tea taking can have many or several benefits in the body. Tea can have benefits that people may not know about. However, it should not be used excessively. The quality of tea should be right. A lot or too much caffeine intake can be harmful or dangerous to one’s health.

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References
1. http://prernashealthguide.com/health-benefits-of-green-tea-extract/
2. https://www.thebeautyinsiders.com/tea-beauty-tips.html
3. http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Healthy

Author's Bio: 

Margaux Diaz is a social development worker who spends her free time pondering and writing about Health and Beauty. She resides in The Philippines with her family and works for many organizations. She loves to share her view regarding health and skin care information. She is an inspirational writer who believes in the power of self-motivation. She is contributing to Consumer Health Digest since five years.