The endocrinologist Zukhra Pavlova called the little-known healing properties of green tea for men.
The specialist recalled that green tea contains a high concentration of a large amount of polyphenol-epigallocatechin gallate, which is an antioxidant. Under the influence of this substance, the activity of aromatase (an enzyme) that converts the hormone testosterone into estradiol in the male body decreases. It happens that aromatase begins to engage in this work too actively, contributing to an imbalance of hormones with an increased amount of the “female” hormone. Arising in the male body, such an imbalance increases the susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases, cancer.
Consumption of green tea improves the protection of men from this adverse process, Pavlova emphasized. Also, the doctor added, the tea antioxidant polyphenol-epigallocatechin gallate acts like an oncoprotector – it prevents the growth of new vessels that feed tumors, and the growth of the formations themselves.
At the same time, Zukhra Pavlova said, tea should not be abused, just like no need to drink it during meals.
Named one of the best garnishes to protect against heart disease and cancer Like coffee, these drinks are strong absorbents, pulling out many useful substances from food.”
The doctor recommended drinking tea at least an hour after eating.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Zukhra Pavlova Healthy lifestyle endocrinologist, Moscow State University M. V. Lomonosov, candidate of medical sciences