Green Tea
Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas. Green tea originated in China, but its production and manufacture has spread to other countries in East Asia.
Green tea leaves are barely processed (mostly just dried).It could lose it's nutritional value due to the heavy processing. The leaves are never fermented before being brewed and that is what makes the green kind of tea into a superpower mug of healthfulness for you.
Green Tea is used as a powerful Antioxidant and even used by rural physicians in older times to deal with bad cholesterol and to treat some minor heart diseases at the time.
Benefits of Green Tea
Helps to lose weight and burn body fat-
Green tea can increase the metabolic rate in the short term, it makes sense that it could help you lose weight.
Several studies show that green tea may help reduce body fat, especially in the abdominal area.
Helps to prevent cardiovascular disease-
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke are Increasing death rate worldwide.
Green tea also increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood, which protects the LDL particles from oxidation, which is one part of the pathway toward heart disease and it also includes improving total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Lower the risk of cancer
Cancer is the most dengerous disease which caused by uncontrolled growth of cells. It’s one of the world’s leading causes of death.
Research has shown that oxidative damage can lead to chronic inflammation, which can lead to chronic diseases, including cancers. Antioxidants can help protect against oxidative damage.Green tea is an excellent source of powerful antioxidants.Research has linked green tea compounds with a reduced risk of cancer.
Increasing Brain function-
The main ingredient is caffeine, which is a known stimulant.Caffeine affects the brain by blocking an inhibitory neurotransmitter called adenosine. This way, it increases the firing of neurons and the concentration of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.
Research has consistently shown that caffeine can improve various aspects of brain function, including mood, vigilance, reaction time, and memory.
However, caffeine isn’t the only brain-boosting compound in green tea. It also contains amino acid L-theanine which increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, and has anti-anxiety effects. It also increases dopamine and the production of alpha waves in the brain.The combination of caffeine and L-theanine can boost the brain function.
Bio active compounds-
Green tea contains a catechin called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Catechins are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and protect the cells.Research has tested its ability to help treat various diseases. It appears to be one of the main compounds that gives green tea its medicinal properties.
Green tea also has small amounts of minerals that can benefit your health.
Prevent type 2 diabetes-
The rates of type 2 diabetes are increasing in recent years.Type 2 diabetes increases blood sugar levels, which may be caused by insulin resistance or an inability to produce insulin.
Studies show that green tea may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels.
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