Benefits Of Consuming Green Tea
What does green tea contain?
The beverage contains a bioactive compound known as polyphenols which is made up of flavonoids and catechins. These compounds hold a great amount of antioxidants and protect against the development of free radicals and cell damage in the body. According to Medical News, Green tea also comprises of caffeine and L-theanine which “increases dopamine and the production of alpha waves in the brain”.
The internal benefits of drinking green tea
Improves brain function
Because of the caffeine content that green tea holds, it increases the release of neurons and concentration of neurotransmitters which in turn stimulates the brain to concentrate effectively. According to Authority Nutrition, the brain may improve in terms of:
Improved mood
Vigilance
Memory
Reaction time
Weight loss
Known for its ability to boost the metabolism, evidently, burning fat becomes apparent. It is claimed that an individual is more likely to experience more weight loss in the abdominal area when consuming green tea. The caffeine also helps activate fatty acids which makes it accessible for utilising it as energy.
Lowers risk of cancer
Due to its high level of antioxidants, green tea fights cancer, few of which are:
Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Colorectal cancer
Improves dental health
Catechins, found in green tea, is proven to obstruct viruses (such as influenza) and kill bacteria in the mouth. It has also been stated, according to Authority Nutrition, that drinking green tea regularly will lessen bad breath and prevent tooth decay.
Green tea as a treatment for health conditions
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the use of green tea has been extensively utilised in countries such as China and India, and has been known for its healing properties for a number of health conditions namely atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and liver disease. It may also be used in aiding arthritis, dermatologic conditions, genital warts and prevention of osteoporosis.
References
https://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea/
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269538.php?page=3
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/superfoods/Pages/is-green-tea-a-superfood.aspx
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/green-tea
