How elderly people drink tea healthily

　　Drinking tea is beneficial healthy , especially for many elderly people who have retired at home, having a cup of tea and a newspaper in hand is the most comfortable way of life in their old age. But the fourth affiliated to Harbin Medical University Hospital Liu Yong, associate professor of gastroenterology, reminds elderly friends that drinking tea should be early, infrequent and light.

　　First of all, drink tea lightly. The tannic acid in strong tea can inhibit the secretion of gastric juice, hinder digestion, and cause various digestive tract diseases. disease ； Strong tea can also disturb human plants nerve system, leading to elderly The nights are exciting and the breaks get shorter； Strong tea will also increase the load on the cardiovascular system and may easily cause symptoms such as palpitation, palpitations, chest tightness, and dizziness.

　　Secondly, drink less tea. A large amount of liquid entering the blood vessels will increase the burden on the heart. In addition, the amount of liquid in the tea will increase the burden on the heart. coffee Alkali and theophylline are both stimulants, which can speed up the heartbeat and increase blood pressure. In addition, drinking a large amount of tea will dilute the gastric juice, causing indigestion, bloating, stomach ache and other symptoms, so the elderly with duodenal ulcers should pay special attention. Healthy elderly people who have a daily habit of drinking tea can drink about 10 grams of tea a day, and it is advisable to brew it in 3-4 times.

　　Third, it is better to drink tea in the morning. After a day and night of metabolism, the human body consumes a lot of water and the blood concentration is high. Drinking a cup of light tea can replenish water and dilute the blood. Drinking tea in the afternoon or evening can cause insomnia at night. Especially freshly picked green tea has a more obvious stimulating effect.