A study conducted by Chinese scientists indicated. That drinking green tea helps in dealing with high blood pressure
Green tea is rich in polyphenols and powerful antioxidants that help fight high blood pressure. The drink also contains catechins, which open protein channels in the smooth muscle cell membranes that cover the walls of blood vessels. As a result, the positively charged potassium ions leave the cell. In addition, catechins activate a special type of potassium ion KCNQ5, which also reduces stress.
Those who drank at least half a cup of medium-strength green tea each day reduced their risk of developing high blood pressure by 46%. And for study participants who drank more than two and a half cups of tea per day, the risk of developing the disease was reduced by 65%.
