Green Tea Benefits: Best time to drink green tea before or after meals?

Green Tea: Green tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, both of which are extremely beneficial for your health. It is one of the few teas that is not heavily processed, which allows it to retain its original nutrients and texture while providing a wide range of benefits to the drinker. Evidence suggests that green tea’s ability to reduce inflammation makes it beneficial for stress, skin problems, arthritis and preventing cavities in teeth.

Some reports suggest that drinking green tea or any other herbal tea is a good practice. The best time to drink green tea or any herbal tea after meals can be a good practice.

Drinking green tea after meals is not recommended as it can prevent the digestive system from properly absorbing important nutrients. Green tea definitely speeds up the production and acceleration of several digestive enzymes, including gastric juices, saliva and bile, to help with digestion.

However, if you drink it right after eating, the nutrients will not be absorbed adequately because the polyphenols and caffeine will hinder digestion. Additionally, it will dilute the digestive juices, which can lead to indigestion.

Green tea can be consumed 30 to 45 minutes after a meal, if you choose to do so. However, the best time to drink green tea is two hours before or after a meal to enjoy its benefits.


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Drinking green tea or herbal tea also leads to better absorption of nutrients.

It is known to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and intestinal gas.

– Helpful in weight loss.

(Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on general information. Zee News does not confirm it.)