Researchers have been always investigating about the benefits of green tea. They found out that this beverage is a life saver!
Here are some benefits proven in the studies:
- Green tea helps you lose weight. This beverage improves the metabolic rate and increases body energy, which accelerates the fat burning procedure.
- Green tea contains nutrients and minerals improving health. The leaves embody several types of antioxidants protecting human body cells from several diseases.
- Green tea has a certain amount of caffeine which is a stimulant for the brain. Additionally, the beverage contains the L-Theanine antigen, which crosses the brain-blood barrier and has anti-anxiety effects. The combination of these 2 elements has been proved to improve brain function, and to protect against Alzheimer and Parkinson.
- Studies have shown that green tea can protect against any increase in the blood sugar level and so it can protect from Type 2 Diabetes in the long run. Additionally, it lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases since it protects against high levels of cholesterol.
- As it is well known, oxidative damage contributes to the formation of cancerous cells. Yet, Green Tea contains the right antioxidants to protect these cells. Several studies have shown that green tea drinkers have lower risks of different types of cancer (breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer).
