1. Helps to lose weight: catechins and caffeine in green tea can increase metabolism and promote fat burning.
2. Improve mental state: The amino acids in green tea have a calming effect and help to relieve stress and anxiety.
3. Protect the heart: Green tea can lower cholesterol and blood lipids, has antioxidant effect, and can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
4. Keep healthy: Green tea is rich in vitamins C, E and various minerals, which can strengthen the immune system and prevent cancer.
However, green tea also has some taboos, such as:
1. Pregnant women and lactating women should drink a small amount.
2. The caffeine content in green tea is high, and excessive drinking may lead to insomnia, rapid heartbeat and other adverse reactions.
3. Tea polyphenols in green tea can interact with some drugs, such as antibiotics, antihypertensive drugs and antiarrhythmic drugs. , and should be used with caution.
In short, moderate drinking of green tea is beneficial to healthy people, but for some people, it is still necessary to follow the doctor's advice.