Guava is a fairly popular and favored fruit in Vietnam because of its natural sweetness and other nutritional values. However, few people know that, besides guava leaves, there are also very good effects on health, especially when used to make tea.
Support weight loss
According to health care experts, guava leaves contain compounds that help prevent the conversion of carbs into sugar. At the same time, when combined with tea, it will affect and promote energy metabolism, helping to reduce excess fat and lose weight effectively and quickly.
Thanks to the above two factors, drinking guava leaf tea will achieve the highest effect in supporting weight loss. Drink 1 - 2 cups of tea (equivalent to 120 - 150ml) per day to dissolve excess fat in the body. Note, drink hot tea so that they can maximize their benefits.
Control diabetes
One of the top health benefits that guava leaf tea brings when used regularly is to control sugar in the body.
Accordingly, guava leaf tea through reducing the activity of alpha-glucosidase enzyme will help reduce the glucose content inside. From there, sugar levels will decrease naturally as well as not increase insulin production, which is harmful to health.
Helps recover from diarrhea
Guava leaves are also known to have diarrhea-relieving effects. According to experts, guava leaves contain a lot of tannin - a compound that helps repel mucous membranes, reduce secretion as well as intestinal motility. In addition, guava leaves also help fight bacteria, inhibiting the growth of staphylococcus aureus bacteria - the bacteria that cause diarrhea.
In addition, drinking guava leaf tea also helps relieve abdominal pain, as well as help people who have had diarrhea recover quickly. To make guava leaf tea properly, take the guava leaves and wash them thoroughly, then put them in a cup of boiling water for about 3 minutes, then strain them through a sieve to enjoy.
