According to the World Health Organization, there are currently more than 1.2 billion people worldwide with high blood pressure. Of which, about 46% were not diagnosed in time.
In preventative and supportive measures for the treatment of high blood pressure, the use of tea, especially green tea and black tea, has been proven by many scientific studies to be beneficial.
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that people who drank 3 cups of black tea per day for 6 months had an average reduction of 23 mmHg in cardiopulmonary blood pressure compared to the group who did not drink tea. Green tea is equally effective.
Research published in the Journal of hypertension shows that flavonoids in green tea help improve vascular endothelial function and reduce oxidative stress two factors that contribute to high blood pressure.
Principles of drinking tea to avoid high blood pressure
However, to achieve optimal results, drinking tea needs to follow some principles. First, you should drink white tea, avoid using too thick tea because the high caffeine content can stimulate the nerves and temporarily increase blood pressure. Second, the right time to drink tea is about 30 minutes to 1 hour after meals, avoid drinking it when hungry or right before bed. Third, do not add too much sugar or milk to tea because it can lose the cardioprotective effect.
Drinking tea should be combined with a healthy lifestyle such as eating less salt, exercising regularly and managing stress to effectively control blood pressure.
Drinking tea properly is not only a cultural habit but also an effective supportive therapy in pushing back high blood pressure - a silent but dangerous disease.
