Various Types of Tea and Its Benefits

Various types of tea are not only offers a different flavor, but also a variety of health benefits. There is a type of tea is good for bones and teeth, some are specifically recommended for weight loss.

The benefits of each type of tea are as follows, as quoted from Dailymail, Tuesday (03/08/2011).

1. White tea for skin care
Highest antioxidant content can be found in White Tea made from tea plant shoots. In addition to preventing premature aging effects, high antioxidant in White Tea can also prevent wrinkles by protecting the two proteins that maintain the skin elasticity of elastin and collagen.

2. Rooibos tea to overcome the lack of blood
Symptoms completely exhausted from lack of blood can be treated with rooibos tea, herbal tea from South Africa that was made from the bushes. These teas contain at most tennin, flavonoids are able to increase the absorption of iron from food.

3. Oolong tea to prevent cavities
Types of herbal tea from China is at most contain catechin, antimicrobial compounds that can prevent caries or cavities. Other types of tea that has antimicrobial activity which is close to Oolong tea, is the Black Tea.

4. Chamomile tea to keep blood pressure
According to a study in Japan, consumption of Chamomile tea without sugar every day can prevent the risk of diabetic complications. One is the increase in blood pressure that can lead to nerve damage and impaired vision.

5. Black Tea for bone strength
Compared to other types of tea, Black Tea also called Cuppa Tea has the most diverse benefits. The most powerful addition to relieving stress and cholesterol levels, Black Tea is also good for bones because it is rich in minerals manganese, and fluoride.

6. Green Tea for slimming
Japanese study proves, drink a cup of green tea every day can increase food metabolism in the body. This type of tea contains epigallocatechin gallate at most, a compound that can shed fat and bad cholesterol.

7. Peppermint tea for indigestion
Abdominal pain and diarrhea that accompany irritable bowel syndrome can be relieved with peppermint oil contained in Peppermint Tea. A cup of Peppermint Tea, which tastes like menthol balm can reduce abdominal muscle contractions increased as a result when there is irritation in the intestine.
(detikHealth)

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