Green tea contains antioxidants, which help to resist aging. Because in the process of human metabolism, if peroxidation produces a lot of free radicals, it is easy to age and cause cell damage. Superoxide dismutase is a free radical.

Scavengers can effectively remove excess free radicals and prevent the harm of free radicals to human body. Catechins in green tea can significantly

Improve the SOD activity of free radicals.

2, antibacterial

Studies have shown that catechins in green tea can inhibit some bacteria that cause human diseases, but not at the same time.

Harm the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, so green tea has the function of stabilizing the digestive system.

3. Fat

Scientists and animal experiments show that tea catechin can reduce plasma total cholesterol, free cholesterol and low-

The amount of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides will also increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. right

Human studies have shown that it can inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce the incidence of atherosclerosis. Green tea contains flavonols, including

Antioxidant, and can prevent blood clots and platelet aggregation, reduce cardiovascular diseases.

4. Lose weight and fat

Green tea contains theophylline and caffeine, which can activate many functions of protein kinase and triglyceride lipase to reduce the accumulation of fat cells, so it is obese.

5, prevent dental caries, remove bad breath

Green tea contains fluoride, in which catechins can inhibit healthy dental caries bacteria and reduce the occurrence of dental plaque and periodontitis.

Tea contains tannic acid, which has bactericidal effect and can prevent the growth of bacterial debris in food residue, so it can effectively prevent bad breath.

6. Anti-cancer

Green tea can inhibit some cancers, but its principle is limited to the inference stage. Of course, it has a positive incentive effect on cancer prevention and drinking more tea.

7, whitening and anti-ultraviolet effect

Experts found in animal experiments that catechins in green tea can cause skin cancer resistant to ultraviolet B.

8. The situation can improve digestion.

Recent studies have shown that green tea is helpful to improve indigestion, such as acute diarrhea caused by bacteria, which can be alleviated by drinking a small amount of green tea.