Minggu, 14 November 2010

Tea Healty or Danger?

Tea, a drink that comes from the land of china is a popular beverage worldwide number 2 after coffee. Besides having a distinctive taste, it turns out tea also has lots of property to maintain our health. There have been many studies conducted to find out more benefits of tea. 

Chemical Content of Leaves Tea Leaves contain caffeine (2-3%), theobromin, theofilin, tannins, xathine, adenine, essential oils, quercetin and natural fluoride. Menandung tannin substance epigallocatechin gallate, which can prevent stomach cancer and esophagus. Every 100 grams of tea leaves has 17 calories kj and contain 75-80% water, 25% polyphenols, 20% protein, 4% carbohydrate, 2.5 to 4.5% caffeine, 27% fiber, and 6% pectin. 


One well-known properties of tea is the antioxidant content in tea that works to slow cell aging and prevent cancer. Another example of the function of tea is in China, for instance, green tea is used as a home remedy to heal wounds or prevent skin diseases and diseases due to athlete's foot. 


From the research, which is an antioxidant flavonoid polyphenols in tea can strengthen the walls of red blood cells and regulate permeability, reduces the tendency of thrombosis and atherosclerosis in blood vessels which in turn will reduce the risk of death from coronary heart disease. 


In addition to drink, tea is also often used to mix lotions cosmetics samples for; antiseptic cream, hair care products range shampoo or conditioner; oral care such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and lip protector, deodorant, soap or cleaning product range of skin cleansers; treatment body such as hand & body lotion, foot care, and body armor products from sunburn or as needed during the trip.
Is consumption of tea is always healthy or will give negative impact to our health? Read next article for Tea Healthy or Danger

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