Why Drink Green Tea?
Although there are countless number of benefits of drinking green tea, there is only one thing you need to know.
Green tea has been enjoyed by generations since ancient times mainly because people love a refreshing cup of tea.
The medical community in recent years has certainly taken interest in the various medicinal aspects of green tea, but whether or not you are convinced by these studies, there´s one more fact that may just help you decide to try that first soothing cup.
But first, just what is it about the green tea that makes experts and health buffs so excited?
Well, there´s the concentrated amount of antioxidants. Specifically, green tea consists of 30-40% flavonoids, of which the type called catechins is most abundant.
A good percentage of these catechins are epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, which is a lot more potent than other antioxidants, including the more widely familiar vitamins C and E.
All teas contain EGCG, but green tea has more than black or oolong tea.
Antioxidants are our best defense against aging, from our external appearance to the more serious health risks that we face as we grow older. Even younger adults are not safe and can reap the benefits of drinking green tea in terms of fighting premature aging and reducing the risks of chronic illnesses.
Some of the most significant studies concern the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver damage, and hypertension. There are also a number of studies concerning people diagnosed with Type II diabetes, Alzheimer´s and Parkinson´s disease, as well as patients recovering from stroke.
Green tea´s powerful antioxidants can help prevent cell damage that can cause or worsen these conditions, and also promotes healthy cell regeneration. Green tea can also boost your immune system to fight more common illnesses like colds and the flu because it is rich in antigens.
If you intend to lose some weight, you may also want to drink green tea for its fat-burning benefits. The combination of EGCG and caffeine in tea helps increase metabolism, burn fat faster and reduce fat absorption.
What´s even better is that green tea provides this good effect of caffeine without its negative side-effects. Green tea has about 50% less caffeine than coffee and contains theanine, an amino acid that counteracts caffeine´s undesirable effects like restlessness, hyperacidity, dehydration, and insomnia.
Theanine is the substance in green tea that gives it its sweet taste and its relaxing effect. It has been found to increase brain power and concentration.
Now with all these important findings, the most important thing you need to know about the benefits of drinking green tea is this: it is one of the most affordable and safe beverage that exists on this planet. There is absolutely no harm trying!
Drinking 3-6 cups of green tea per day is recommended to achieve its maximum antioxidant potential.
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