Why you should start drinking green tea
Some studies show that green tea leads to increased weight loss. It is particularly effective at reducing dangerous abdominal fat.
Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It’s loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body.
According to Kris Gunnars from www.authoritynutrition.com the benefits of green tea include improved brain function, greater fat loss, and a lower risk of cancer, among many others.
Here are 10 health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed in human research studies, according to this website.
1. It contains substances that can reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, protecting cells and molecules from damage.
2. Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function.
3. Green tea has been shown to boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning in the short term, although not all studies agree.
4. Green tea has powerful antioxidants that may protect against cancer. Multiple studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk for various types of cancer.
5. The bioactive compounds in green tea can have various protective effects on neurons and may reduce the risk of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, the two most common neurodegenerative disorders.
6. The catechins in green tea may inhibit the growth of bacteria and some viruses. This can lower the risk of infections and lead to improvements in dental health, a lower risk of caries and reduced bad breath.
7. Some controlled trials show that green tea can cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels. It may also lower the risk of developing Type II diabetes in the long-term.
8. Green tea has been shown to lower total and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, as well as protect the LDL particles from oxidation. Observational studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
9. Some studies show that green tea leads to increased weight loss. It is particularly effective at reducing dangerous abdominal fat.
10. Green tea may decrease your risk of dying and help you live longer.
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