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Green tea is a lot of benefits. Besides being able to cope with bad breath, green tea can also reduce inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis can affect anyone, no matter children or adults. Tonsils are located at the back of the mouth and coat the sides of the throat. If there is a virus or bacteria that infect, tonsils will feel pain that is usually accompanied by irritation, inflammation, redness, and throat will feel itchy.
As described earlier, according to a study from Iowa State University, green tea can fight viruses and bacteria that create inflammation and irritation is reduced. According to the results of the study, green tea contains catechins, which is an antioxidant that can release special proteins that attack bacteria and viruses. With the release of this protein, will increase the response of the immune system becomes better.
Thus, green tea can boost immune function by fighting viral and bacterial infections that can make the tonsils become swollen. The researchers suggest that consuming caffeine-free green tea in order to boost immunity.
Not only that, green tea can also function as an anti-inflammatory and has the potential to reduce pain tonsils. Green tea also has the properties as inhibitors of bacterial growth and can help to neutralize the bacteria are trapped in pockets of the tonsils that can lead to infection.
The researchers recommend that consume 2 to 4 cups of green tea every day. The recommended process is to mix 1 teaspoon of green with a cup of boiling water, then let stand for 10 minutes.
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