by Marsha Landry
"Weightloss" is the first word that comes to mind when we hear the word Green Tea. However, the benefits of green tea are not confined to weight loss only. The green tea leaves are an excellent source of antioxidants and provide a lot of other perks as well. It has gained popularity in the Asian community in the form of Matcha that has emerged as a favorite among many people.
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Green tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis grown in China, India, and some other East Asian countries. The green tea leaves come in this form as they have not gone through several processes that lead to the production of black tea leaves, altering the health benefits. Few varieties of green tea can be found in the market owing to the time of harvesting, growing conditions, and processing.
Green and black tea leaves are not entirely different. But they differ in the processing leading to different properties of both. Black tea leaves go through more processing, which means that they have less amount of natural antioxidants. A single serving of black tea has 239 mg of antioxidants, whereas 436 mg of antioxidants are present in the same amount of green tea.
Both are used as adjuvant therapy in weight loss, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. But the higher amount of antioxidants in green tea makes it a priority.
In the past couple of months, people have loved matcha as a flavor in ice creams, cakes, and whatnot! It is believed to be powdered green tea, which is true - to some extent. Matcha is a powdered form of the leaves of Camellia sinensis making use of the whole leaf, differentiating it from green tea.
The popularity of green tea leaves is due to the high percentage of antioxidants that are absolutely beneficial for your body. Yet, there's a lot more to keep you fit and healthy all day - all the time!
Caffeine decreases fatigue and tiredness and helps you stay alert. Additionally, it also increases stamina.
Catechins have several health benefits, including cancer prevention effect, decreasing blood pressure, tooth decay prevention, reducing body fat, and anti-glycemic effect.
Theanine is the flavor component in tea that provides a relaxation effect and helps to lower blood pressure.
Vitamin B2and Vitamin Cmake your skin glowing and healthy.
Minerals (Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, etc.) act as biological regulators
Now that you know all the components of Green tea let's tell you in detail the amazing health benefits they provide.
Yes, weight loss is the most talked benefit of green tea. And that is because people have been using it quite much for the purpose. Though there is no scientific evidence, it may be because of the dissolution of fats by improving metabolism. Drinking green tea only might not show a drastic change in weight, but taking it along proper work out and exercise helps to accelerate the process.
Green tea not only helps you feel good on the inside but also to look flawless on the outside. Drinking green tea might help with the signs of aging and help to reduce wrinkles. Another fantastic benefit of green tea is reducing sunburn and dark circles.
Are you thinking of throwing the tea bags after use ? You wouldn't if you know how it can be used. After enjoying your cup of green tea, just toss in the tea bags in the refrigerator for a while. Take them out and place under your eye to get rid of the stubborn dark circles. Thank us later!
The catechins in green tea are excellent for oral health and to prevent tooth decay. Catechins have antibacterial and antiviral properties to kill bacteria that cause infections and tooth decay. It is also reported that the components of green tea tend to reduce bad breath.
The number of diabetes cases is increasing day by day, and one out of every ten Americans is affected by the disease . Type 2 diabetes is signified by insulin resistance, which leads to higher blood sugar levels. Researches have shown that the intake of green tea can help improve insulin sensitivity and subsequently reduce blood sugar.
Heart diseases are a leading cause of death globally, and the best measures must be taken to avoid them. Scientists believe that green tea helps lower the LDL levels and overall cholesterol in the body. It might also prevent the formation of clots, ultimately reducing the chances of CVS diseases. It is estimated that people who drink green tea have a 31% reduced risk of diseases related to the heart.
Green tea has been used among people for a long time to reduce blood pressure. Though all the doctors do not have the same opinion, yet it is said that drinking 120-600ml of green tea every day can help eliminate the risk of developing HTN . Moreover, drinking up to 600ml green tea every day for a month can also help lower blood pressure with hypertension.
Studies have shown that drinking green tea can be beneficial for bone health, as well. It is said that drinking green tea for 10 years might help boost bone density. Also, if you are going through menopause, drinking green tea every day for 6 months also aids to improve bone density and strength in women with low bone mineral density.
In 2007, research conducted showed that green tea could be used as an effective treatment against inflammatory skin diseases. Researchers carried out the study on animals with psoriasis, and concluded that taking green tea regularly can help with the disease. Psoriasis is a skin condition with dry, flaky skin as a result of abnormal multiplication of cells. This overproduction shows inflammation on the skin. Green tea is thought to slow down skin cell growth and help with the condition.
Another example of green tea as a cell growth regulator is its elevated use in cancer . It's been long since people are taking green tea as adjuvant therapy in cancer as the polyphenols halt the growth of abnormal (cancer) cells . The antioxidants also help to decrease the chances of cancer if green tea is taken regularly.
Green tea has proved to show positive impacts on some types of cancer including:
Not only is green tea thought to reduce the risk of cancer in the esophagus, but it also kills the cancer cells without damaging the healthy ones. The risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal (bowel) cancer has been studied to reduce up to 40%.
No, that does not mean drinking 10 cups of green tea daily now . Your life expectancy increases when your heart and overall health are better, and that is what green tea does! A study conducted over six years showed that individuals who drank green tea were 76% less likely to die during that period.
Studies show that the catechins found in green tea leaves have positive effects on the neurons and might potentially lower the risk of mental disorders like dementia, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
All these diseases involve the degeneration of neurons resulting in memory-related issues. Taking green tea in an adequate amount can be useful in preventing damage to brain cells, and restoring the damaged cells as well.
With the numerous antioxidants present in tea leaves, green tea acts as a mood reliever and relaxant. Caffeine is a well-known component of the tea leaves that helps in getting rid of tiredness and fatigue. Additionally, compounds called L-Theanine and Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) have been studied to make people feel relaxed and provide a tranquilizing effect. The effect of these compounds enhances in the presence of caffeine, which improves mood and cognition.
Drinking green tea every day is encouraged and proved to have several benefits. People drink as less as one cup to as much as five cups a day. But it depends majorly on the climatic conditions and everyone's body.
Some studies show that two cups daily are optimal, whereas some suggest 5 . However, a major contribution is your body's response to it. People living in tropical temperatures should drink lesser cups as compared to people living in temperate regions.
You can prepare the green tea infusion either by boiling the tea leaves in water or by immersing teabags in water.
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Both the ways of making green tea are equally good, and you can make use of whatever form of green tea is available.
The best part is that green tea is extensively available in various flavors for you to enjoy. Yet, if you don't find any of them, adding honey or a little lemon to your green tea enhances the taste.
Be sure not to go overboard though!
About Marsha Landry
Marsha Landry is an accomplished writer known for her expertise in the field of movies. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of film analysis, she has established herself as a prominent voice in the world of cinema.
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