Green tea and its impact on intestinal motility and digestive inflammation
Nhieu nguoi cho biet ho di dai tien de dang va deu dan hon khi duy tri thoi quen uong tra xanh hang ngay. Cac nha khoa hoc cho rang tac dung nay den tu nhieu co che ket hop. Truoc het, tra xanh chua caffeine voi ham luong vua phai, co the kich thich nhu dong ruot va thuc day hoat dong tieu hoa. Ben canh do, viec uong tra xanh giup tang luong nuoc dua vao co the, gop phan lam mem phan va giam nguy co tao bon do thieu nuoc.
Green tea also has the effect of reducing stress thanks to the L-theanine compound. Prolonged stress is a common factor causing digestive disorders, so the feeling of relaxation when drinking green tea can indirectly support intestinal function. In addition, catechins in green tea are recorded to have anti-inflammatory properties, helping to soothe the stomach and intestines.
According to Dr. Sohaib Imtiaz, a gastroenterologist working in the US, green tea can help reduce mild gastrointestinal inflammation and improve tolerance in some procedures such as colonoscopy. However, he emphasized that green tea does not replace medication in treating chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
Impacts on the microbiota and important notes
Another notable benefit of green tea is its positive impact on the gut microbiota. Many studies show that green tea can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, while limiting unwanted bacteria. This change is believed to contribute to improving digestion and strengthening gut health.
Green tea also has the ability to slow down the process of starch, especially refined starch, thereby helping to limit post-eating blood sugar spikes. Polyphenols in green tea are also studied for their role in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer through antioxidant mechanisms and microbial regulation.
However, green tea also has limitations. Drinking green tea can reduce the absorption of some drugs such as anti-hypertensive drugs, cholesterol-reducing drugs, anticoagulants and immunosuppressants. Therefore, people who are undergoing chronic disease treatment should consult a doctor before using green tea regularly in large quantities.
