9 Benefits Felt By The Body After Drinking Ice Tea

JAKARTA - Cold tea has benefits for the health of the body. Whatever the type of cold tea, such as black, green, white, oolong, or tea kombucha tea has health benefits. Not surprisingly, tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world after mineral water.

The natural content in cold tea, such as antioxidants and bioactive compounds, makes it a healthy choice to consume every day.

The following are the nine benefits felt by the body after drinking cold tea, as reported by VOI from the Real Simple page on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Tea has long been associated with better cardiovascular health, such as lowering the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and hardening arteries. In addition, tea can improve blood vessels, control blood clots, and improve cholesterol levels.

Tea, especially black tea can help the body fight infections and viruses, such as flu and colds. To get full benefits, drink tea regularly every day.

Polifenol in green tea can increase skin protection against UV rays and improve skin elasticity. Studies show that regular consumption of green tea can improve elasticity, roughness, and skin texture.

L-theanine content and caffeine in tea can help improve focus, clarity of mind, and work performance. L-theaneine is also known to help the brain's ability to solve complex problems.

Drinking black tea regularly can reduce stress hormone levels (cortisol) after stressful situations. In addition, tea can improve sleep quality and reduce overall stress.

Black and green tea without sugar is known to help lower blood sugar levels and improve the management of type 2 diabetes.

Polifenol in tea acts as a prebiotic that supports the balance of bacteria in the intestines and provides anti-inflammatory benefits.

Black tea is rich in manganese, minerals are important for the immune system and bone development. A cup of black tea contains about 22% of the daily needs of manganese.

Antioxidants in tea play an important role in protecting body cells from DNA damage. Research shows that regular tea consumption can reduce the risk of several types of cancer, including skin cancer, intestines, and rectum.

- Choose sugarless teas: Avoid adding excessive sugar so that the tea benefits don't go away.- Use natural ingredients: Add lemons, mint leaves, or honey to increase the taste without side effects. - Avoid packaged tea: Packaging cold tea usually contains artificial sweeteners and preservatives.