8 Health Benefits of Green Tea Are:
Relaxation & Improves Brain Function:
Green tea is a source of a catechin called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). This catechin has a relaxing effect on us and calms us.
Green tea also contains caffeine. It acts as a stimulant on our Central Nervous System. Caffeine makes us alert and is known to improve memory, learning, performance and co-ordination. [1]It also improves our mood and reaction time. Green tea also contains L-theanine which increases dopamine levels and reduces anxiety.[2]
Caffeine and L-theanine together improve the overall function of the brain. [3]
Anti-carcinogenic Effects:
Polyphenols present in green tea reduce inflammation and help our body to fight cancer. [4]
Catechins are powerful antioxidants which protect our body from oxidative destruction and thus protect us from different types of cancers. [5]
Drinking green tea was found to be effective in reducing the risk of breast cancer. [6] Green tea also reduced the occurrence of prostate cancer in men. [7]
Helps in Weight Loss:
Green tea is a smart and intelligent replacement for sugary drinks. It gives a boost to our metabolism and thus helps in weight loss. [8]
However, just sipping on green tea is not sufficient, one needs to also adhere to an active lifestyle to bring out significant improvements in body weight.
Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Disease:
Drinking green tea regularly shows neuroprotective effects and thus reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. [9]
Improves Oral Health:
Catechins present in green tea have anti-bacterial effects and protect our body from a variety of infections.
Catechins have proved to be effective in inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans in our mouth.[10] Streptococcus is responsible for the formation of cavities and thus drinking green tea protects us from the same.
Consumption of green tea also reduces halitosis (bad breath). [11]
Lowers risk of Diabetes Mellitus:
Green tea improves insulin sensitivity and reduces our blood glucose levels. [12]
Drinking green tea regularly decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. [13]
Reduces Risk of Heart Diseases:
Drinking green tea reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in our body. It also reduces blood pressure.
This collectively helps in reducing the risk of heart diseases. [14]
Improved Eye Health:
Studies also suggest that regular consumption of green tea helps in treating eye ailments effectively. Catechins help to protect the eye from oxidative damage and prevent vision loss too. [15]
How much green tea should you drink?
Daily dose of green tea should not exceed more than 3 cups a day.
How to make an effective cup of green tea?
- Heat water to 160 – 170 degrees (Dont boil water as it will reduce the effectiveness of catechins in green tea) and pour in a cup.
- Now add green tea leaves to the cup (Add around 1 teaspoon of leaves to 1 cup water) and let them steep for around 2 to 3 minutes (For a stronger taste, steep the leaves for a longer time).
- Now strain the tea and it is ready to drink.
- You can add a few drops of lemon to it, to enhance the taste and increase the absorption of catechins.
Side Effects of Drinking Too Much Green Tea:
Drinking too much green tea can lead to increased caffeine intake and may cause side effects like
- Headache
- Sleep disturbances
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Irritability
- Heartburn
- Anxiety
- Increased Heart Rate etc.
Green Tea Should Not Be Consumed:
- First thing in the morning
- Just before going to bed
- Along with meals
- In case of iron deficiency
Types of Green Tea:
- Sencha
- Tencha
- Matcha
- Konacha
- Shincha
- Funmatsucha
- Fukamushicha
- Gyokuro
- Kukicha
- Bancha
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