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GREEN TEA benefits | 31st August, 2017

 Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits.

 
Here are some health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed in human research studies.
 
Green Tea Contains Bioactive Compounds That Improve Health
Green tea is more than just green liquid. Many of the bioactive compounds in the tea leaves do make it into the final drink, which contains large amounts of important nutrients.
 
It is loaded with polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins, which function as powerful antioxidants.
 
Compounds in Green Tea Can Improve Brain Function and Make You Smarter
Green tea does more than just keep you awake, it can also make you smarter. The key active ingredient is caffeine, which is a known stimulant.
 
It does not contain as much as coffee, but enough to produce a response without causing the "jittery" effects associated with too much caffeine.
 
Green Tea Increases Fat Burning and Improves Physical Performance
If you look at the ingredients list for any fat burning supplement, chances are that green tea will be on there.
 
This is because green tea has been shown to increase fat burning and boost the metabolic rate, in human controlled trials
 
Antioxidants in Green Tea May Lower Your Risk of Various Types of Cancer
Cancer is caused by uncontrolled growth of cells. It is one of the worlds leading causes of death.
 
It is well known that oxidative damage contributes to the development of cancer and that antioxidants can have a protective effect.
 
Green tea is an excellent source of powerful antioxidants, so it makes perfect sense that it could reduce your risk of cancer, which it appears to do:
 
  • Breast cancer: A meta-analysis of observational studies found that women who drank the most green tea had a 22% lower risk of developing breast cancer, the most common cancer in women.
  • Prostate cancer: One study found that men drinking green tea had a 48% lower risk of developing prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer in men.
  • Colorectal cancer: A study of 69,710 Chinese women found that green tea drinkers had a 57% lower risk of colorectal cancer.
  • Multiple other observational studies show that green tea drinkers are significantly less likely to get various types of cancer.
 
It is important to keep in mind that it may be a bad idea to put milk in your tea, because it can reduce the antioxidant value.
 
Green Tea May Protect Your Brain in Old Age, Lowering Your Risk of Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Not only can green tea improve brain function in the short term, it may also protect your brain in old age.
 
Alzheimers disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease in humans and a leading cause of dementia.
 
Parkinsons disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease and involves the death of dopamine producing neurons in the brain.
 
Green Tea Can Kill Bacteria, Which Improves Dental Health and Lowers Your Risk of Infection
The catechins in green tea have other biological effects as well.
 
Some studies show that they can kill bacteria and inhibit viruses like the influenza virus, potentially lowering your risk of infections.
 
Streptococcus mutans is the primary harmful bacteria in the mouth. It causes plaque formation and is a leading contributor to cavities and tooth decay. 
 
Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Becoming Obese
Given that green tea can boost the metabolic rate in the short term, it makes sense that it could help you lose weight.
 
Several studies show that green tea leads to decreases in body fat, especially in the abdominal area,
 
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