Tea is a traditional English drink. He not only perfectly quenches thirst, but also has medicinal properties that were discovered by ancient scientists. For many people, it was a very valuable drink, so its owners cherished every leaf of it. To date, there is a huge variety of teas with different tastes and names, which perfectly suit all segments of the population.
In stores on the shelves an impressive assortment of tea is presented: it is black, which can be either without additives or with additives, green, yellow, white, Chinese, Ceylon and other variants. They also differ in their packing - can be granulated, in bags, large-sheeted. However, not all of them can be used for pancreatic disease.
Tea and pancreatitis
First of all, it should be noted that dietary recommendations for the treatment of this insidious disease include limiting the amount of food, allowed products. Given the severity of the pathology, such a period can last up to a month, while not always easily tolerated by the patient. Most patients in this period are allowed to drink tea from pancreatitis or simply water. The best option among such teas is the one that:
- Allows you to fill a fluid deficit;
- Provides fixing action due to its tannins;
- Reduces inflammation due to the presence of antioxidants;
- Has a slight diuretic effect, thereby reducing the edema of not only the affected pancreas, but also relieving the cardiovascular system.
It should be noted that black or green tea with pancreatitis should be:
- Weak in its strength. This is due to the presence of alkaloids and essential oils, which greatly affect the human body, provoking the production of proteolytic enzymes, which play a key role in self-digestion and destruction of the pancreas;
- Must not contain sugar, because glucose is very important for the work of the body;
- No additives, dyes, flavors. They are usually of synthetic origin, so they can cause allergic reactions, which will not be a good moment in the treatment of this disease.
Given that tea has a slight toning effect, which is achieved with the caffeine and theobromine contained in it, it is best to use it in the morning.
If the patient suffers from a chronic form of pancreatitis, the basic principles of tea drinking do not change. This is due to the presence of gastric and even intestinal pain, on which strong, sweet and flavored teas can adversely affect. When remission is achieved, doctors recommend drinking teas that are enriched with vitamins.
Is it possible to drink green tea in pancreatitis, or is it better to give preference to black and different phyto-tea? This question should be answered by a qualified gastroenterologist - a doctor engaged in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system.
It should be noted that tea has other positive qualities, among which:
- Reduces the patient's desire to consume alcohol. For those people who have developed pancreatitis precisely against the background of regular drinking, this is a very important point;
- Normalizes carbohydrate metabolism and stabilizes sugar levels. It also helps to lower cholesterol;
- Positively affects the tone of blood vessels;
- Sufficiently effective in combating the development of cancer processes.
To ensure that all these beneficial properties of the drink have their maximum effect, you should drink only freshly brewed tea. If you take into account pancreatitis, then freshly brewed tea is about an hour. It is not recommended to buy packaged or granulated tea, as they do not contain all the necessary substances after their chemical treatment.
Tea practically does not contain proteins, fats and carbohydrates, therefore it has a minimum caloric content. But, the indicators may vary depending on the variety, additives and packaging methods.
Green Tea
With pancreatitis, drinking green tea is not only allowed, it is recommended for this pathology. It should be noted that this drink is very unique, as it has in addition to various useful properties, a slight therapeutic effect, which is directed to absolutely all organs of the digestive system.
The composition of green tea is rich in vitamins, microelements. It contains: manganese, iron, phosphorus, sodium, copper, calcium, zinc, fluorine, potassium and other substances necessary for the body. Among the vitamins in tea are B1, B2, K, C and nicotinic acid. Also, the composition of tea contains tannin, which allows you to quickly and more efficiently absorb vitamin C, which contributes to the development of protective properties of the body.
Acute pancreatitis implies the fastest stabilization of the pancreas, the normalization of the production of its enzymes, which take an active role in self-digestion of the organ. It is also necessary to reduce the secretion of gastric juice. This can be achieved through the use of green tea, which will be no less useful for a healthy person, thereby preventing inflammation of the pancreas.
As well as black tea, green contains substances that reduce the rate of oncological processes. It is these properties that make the drink very popular. The main rule for any tea and for any person drinking it - the drink should be quality, since ordinary cheap teas usually do not have any positive features.
Tea mushroom
This drink, like a tea mushroom, is often not recommended for use by doctors in the presence of pancreatitis, whether acute or chronic form of the disease. This is due to the fact that it contains a lot of organic acids, which contribute to increased production of enzymes of the gland. It also contains wine and ethyl alcohols, which are strictly forbidden in this disease. An additional load on the pancreas is provided by the sugar contained in the tea mushroom.
It is allowed to drink such a drink only when the stage of stable remission of the inflammatory process is reached, and only if the person tolerates it well. You should not drink more than half a liter of tea fungus a day.
Among the positive qualities of the drink, it should be noted that it has a positive effect on the digestive process, can have a laxative effect, is useful for hypertensive patients, because it can lower blood pressure, normalize lipid metabolism, thereby reducing blood cholesterol. The effect of this tea is similar to the action of antibacterial drugs, since it refers to plant antibiotics, and therefore prevents rot in the intestine.
A phytotea, the composition of which contains a tea mushroom, has a good therapeutic effect. This drink reduces the severity of symptoms of pancreatitis, and also allows you to reach the stage of remission.
