The natural plant with a history of thousands of years—tea—has always been favored by major cosmetics brands and extracted as a classic ingredient in cosmetics. Among the six types of tea, White Tea is hailed as the “anti-aging champion.” The secret to not aging by drinking white tea mainly comes from the “flavonoids” contained within it…
White tea has the highest flavonoid content.
Flavonoids and their oxidation products have certain effects on the color and taste of white tea infusion, significantly influencing its antioxidant capacity. When the same raw material is used to produce the six types of tea, the flavonoid content follows a descending order: white tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Green Tea, Yellow Tea, dark tea.
It is evident that the three types of tea processed through withering all have higher flavonoid contents than the three types processed through fixation. This is precisely opposite to the direction of change in polyphenol content. White tea has the highest flavonoid content, which is 17.2 times that of fresh leaves. This may be the result of the hydrolysis of flavonoid glycosides during the prolonged withering process.
The miraculous effects of flavonoids.
The effects of flavonoids are multifaceted. They are powerful antioxidants that can effectively eliminate oxygen free radicals in the body. For example, anthocyanins can inhibit the peroxidation of lipids at all stages. This antioxidative ability is over ten times stronger than that of vitamin E. This antioxidant effect can prevent cellular degeneration and aging, as well as the onset of cancer.
Flavonoids can effectively suppress free radicals, the culprits behind skin aging, enhancing the body's detoxification and defense functions. Coupled with their inherent radiation-resistant properties, they can build a robust protective barrier against pollution for the skin, delaying skin aging.
Flavonoids can improve blood circulation.
Flavonoids can improve blood circulation and lower cholesterol levels. Flavonoids in noni fruit also contain a PAF (platelet-activating factor) antagonist. These actions significantly reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and improve symptoms of these conditions.
Flavonoid compounds known as anthocyanidins have been shown in animal experiments to reduce blood sugar levels by 26% and triglyceride levels by 39%. This blood sugar-lowering effect is remarkable, but more importantly, it plays a role in stabilizing collagen. Therefore, it is beneficial for diabetic retinopathy and the fragility of capillaries.
Flavonoids promote wound healing and relieve pain.
Flavonoids can inhibit the exudation of inflammatory enzymes, promoting wound healing and relieving pain. Quercetin, due to its strong antihistamine properties, can be used for various allergies.
Meeting white tea by chance and experiencing its extraordinary secrets is also the key to opening a healthy lifestyle. Since we have the fortune to encounter white tea, let us continue to write our story with it…