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Health Benefits of Green tea:

Green tea and its benefits


Green tea:

    All types of tea (black, oolong or green) are obtained from the same plant camellia Sinensis. The difference exists due to the method of preparation. During the brewing of these unfermented and unprocessed leaves, the green colour was obtained from where its name originated. It is considered to be the healthiest beverage. It is rich in polyphenols (antioxidants), epigallocatechin, minerals etc.

Health Benefits:


1. Boost Brain function:

Green tea improves brain function because of a stimulant called caffeine. It affects in various ways mood, reaction time and memory. Green tea contains L-theanine which is an amino acid that gives a relaxing effect. It also has polyphenols that slow down the effect of ageing on the brain. Both L-theanine and caffeine have synergistic effects.

2. Improve burning of fat:

    If you are looking for ingredients for weight loss so green tea is the best beverage to choose from. Body fat burns due to caffeine which has thermogenic properties and catechin which is a plant compound. Former improve the physical performance of the body by mobilizing fatty tissues and available them for energy.

3. Lower risk cancer:

    Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases and is caused due to uncontrolled division of cells. Green tea has an antioxidant that prevents the body from oxidative damage. It prevents colorectal, breast and prostate cancer. Studies show that people with a high intake of green tea have a lower risk of cancer adaption.

4. Prevent type 2 diabetes:

    It is also a major death-causing disease in the world. It is caused due to suppressing or low-level production of insulin in the body that elevates blood sugar levels. Research shows that green tea improves insulin production and the balance level of glucose.

5. May turn down heart disease:

   The leading cause of death in the world is heart disease and stroke. Green tea help in improving cholesterol level which is the main risk factor. It also increases the antioxidant capacity of blood that protect against oxidation of LDL.

6. Fights inflammation:

    The flavonoids contained in green tea can fight inflammation in the body. It can protect Cells of DNA. Green tea has  also antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties that work against inflammation

 

 

 

 

 

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