Many factors can cause or worsen inflammation, such as smoking, exposure to pollutants, obesity, stress, and diet. You can fight inflammation by adding anti-inflammatory foods and drinks to your diet.
Some teas contain high levels of compounds that fight inflammation and boost the body's antioxidant defenses, The Health writes.
Green Tea
Green tea is rich in antioxidants that counteract oxidative stress. It contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), kaempferol, chlorogenic acid and quercetin, which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Green tea protects against a number of dangerous diseases, such as heart disease and some cancers.
Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is a tart, fruity tea that is high in anti-inflammatory compounds called anthocyanins, which give the tea its deep red color. It contains vitamin C and flavonoids, which are antioxidants that fight inflammation.
The study found that drinking 250 milliliters of hibiscus tea resulted in a significant reduction in levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein ultrasensitive (CRP-US). CRP is an inflammatory marker that is often elevated in people with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Ginger Tea
Ginger contains phenolic compounds such as shogaols, gingerols, and zingerone. These fight inflammation by reducing levels of inflammatory proteins such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), and by suppressing inflammatory processes in the body.
Adding ginger can reduce markers of inflammation. It's an easy way to add powerful anti-inflammatory compounds to your diet.
Turmeric Tea
Turmeric is one of the most popular natural remedies for fighting inflammation. Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, is known to have strong anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
Supplementing with turmeric may be an effective way to improve conditions such as arthritis, cognitive decline, and ulcerative colitis. Try adding grated fresh turmeric to your meals and brewing turmeric tea with lemon and honey.
Oolong
With a high concentration of anti-inflammatory compounds such as EGCG, theaflavins, thearubigins, and epigallocatechin (EGC), oolong helps protect the body from inflammatory processes.
It reduces the risk of developing cognitive disorders such as depression due to its protective and anti-inflammatory effects on the brain.
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