Surprising effects when mixing black tea with ginger

/Thien Lan – Thanh Nien Newspaper/

Drinking black tea mixed with ginger on an empty stomach can remove bad LDL cholesterol from the body.

Here are why black tea with ginger should be included in your diet to help improve your cholesterol levels.

Antioxidant

Black tea with ginger contains powerful antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress in the body. By neutralizing free radicals, these antioxidants prevent cell damage and reduce inflammation, helping to protect the heart.

Natural remedies can do wonders to control high cholesterol levels.

According to the American health website Healthline, research on mice has found that theaflavins and thearubigins in black tea reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

An older study found that consuming 690 mg of catechins from oolong tea daily for 12 weeks reduced body fat. Research also shows that regular intake of flavonoids from black tea also helps reduce high cholesterol.

Reduce bad LDL cholesterol.

Drinking black tea with ginger regularly helps reduce bad LDL cholesterol levels. Biologically active substances in black tea with ginger help inhibit cholesterol absorption in the intestines, lowering bad cholesterol levels.

One review found that drinking black tea significantly reduced LDL cholesterol by 4.64 mg/dL. This effect is more pronounced in people with high cardiovascular risk.

According to Healthline, a 2014 study found that ginger can reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while another study shows that ginger can lower bad LDL cholesterol levels and increase good HDL cholesterol levels.

Drinking black tea with ginger on an empty stomach can eliminate bad cholesterol.

It helps detoxify the liver.

Drinking black tea with ginger, especially on an empty stomach, will enhance liver function. This is essential in regulating cholesterol levels. A well-functioning liver effectively manages cholesterol in the body.

Helps manage weight

Sustained weight loss plays an important role in monitoring cholesterol levels. Black tea with ginger helps improve metabolism and suppress appetite. This helps control weight – an important factor in controlling cholesterol levels.

Anti-inflammatory properties

Chronic inflammation plays a large role in the development of cardiovascular disease. Black tea with ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce inflammation in the body, supporting heart health and lowering cholesterol levels.

How to make black tea with ginger

Add 2 – 3 slices of peeled fresh ginger to 240 ml of water and boil for 10 minutes. Add black tea to the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 5 minutes.

It is best to drink 3 – 4 cups of tea with ginger (one 240 ml cup) per day, according to Healthline.