What tea removes iron from the body?
Black tea contains catechins: tannins and bioflavonoids. The latter have antioxidant properties that are thought to promote weight loss. However, tannins could inhibit the absorption of non-heme iron in our body for 20 to 45 minutes. Our body needs to absorb two types of iron: heme and non-heme iron. But drinking excessive amounts of green tea, matcha, or any other drinks that are high in polyphenols (like white tea) can inhibit iron absorption, explains Jessica Strawn, MA, RDN. Any food or drink taken in large amounts will cause a nutritional imbalance in the body, she continues.
What diseases does green tea fight?
What diseases does green tea fight? Studies suggest green may help with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. Most of this evidence is stronger in lab and animal studies. That’s why you need to drink green tea regularly to get the benefits. The bottom line: for longevity, drink green tea at least three times per week and brew it with filtered water. Gu suggests taking it plain; studies show adding milk or sugar can impact antioxidant activity.