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HOW SHOULD WE CONSUME TURKISH HERBAL TEAS?
With the arrival of the winter months, an increase in tea and Turkish coffee consumption was observed. Herbal teas, both healthy and are among the most preferred drinks in the winter season. So, what are the benefits of herbal teas? What should we pay attention to when drinking herbal tea? Turkey Medicals member and Dietitian in Antalya MedicalPark Hospital gave information about the main topic.
Green tea: Is effective in cell formation, is a good source of vitamin C. It also has the effect of relieving headaches, body aches, indigestion, depression, supporting the immune system, removing toxins. In studies, it has been proven that regular consumption has a protective effect against cancer due to its strong antioxidant content.
Rosehip tea: It is the most valuable source containing natural vitamin C. It helps to solve the problem of constipation (constipation). It strengthens the body’s immune system against infections and colds. In addition, it has been scientifically proven that rosehip positively affects the adrenal glands, providing support for the production of important hormones october
Linden: It has the effect of strengthening the nervous system, relieving cramps, sweating, diuretic, strengthening the immune system, increasing the hypercoagulation and hyperviscosity of the blood.
Ada tea: It is a herb tea that accelerates blood circulation, facilitates digestion and is effective against asthma. In addition, it helps people who have menstrual irregularities to have their bleeding in more regular periods.
Ginger tea: It supports the immune system by increasing the thermogenetic effect, increasing fat burning, regulating sugar, degassing, reducing nausea, providing satiety for a long time.
Uncontrolled consumption of herbal teas causes an increase in liver enzymes.
The benefits of herbal teas can be reversed with an overdose. It is necessary to drink no more than 3 cups a day.
Pregnant and lactating people should not consume teas other than black tea, linden and fennel.
Patients who are in the process of treating cancer should avoid herbal teas to prevent drug interaction.
Since herbal teas are made from dried herbs, storage conditions are important. It should be stored in containers that do not see dark light, if possible.
In order for the effective compounds contained in it not to deteriorate, it should not be boiled. It is most convenient to brew it in boiled water for 3 minutes and drink it.
People with chronic diseases should not drink herbal teas without consulting a specialist.
Herbal teas support fluid intake but are not a substitute for the water we need to drink. It is also necessary to increase our water consumption when drinking herbal tea, as they promote the removal of edema from the body.
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