People have enjoyed drinking green tea since ancient times, and research has found a variety of health benefits. Green tea has a lot of antioxidants and minerals, both of which have anti-inflammatory qualities. Tea use improves heart health by reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as protecting brain function and minimizing the risk of diabetes. Drinking green tea can also preserve bone density to prevent fractures, improve your mood, and help you relax. Read on to learn more about the health benefits.
Prevent Tooth Decay
Tea’s bioactive components, including catechins, flavonoids, and polyphenols, have antibacterial properties that suppress both bacteria and acid formation. According to studies, green tea can help prevent cavities and tooth decay. This isn’t to imply you do not have to brush your teeth, but it does suggest that green tea can help with dental hygiene.
Lower Stress
After being subjected to stress in a study, older adults who consume green tea are calmer and have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Prevent Cancer
Green tea can help prevent cancer in a variety of ways. The plant protects itself against harm that might result in uncontrolled cell growth, which could lead to malignant mutations. The same anti-angiogenesis effect that keeps fat at bay also keeps cancer at bay.
Slow Down Skin Aging
Green tea extracts have several applications on the skin and drinking the tea can help to improve skin elasticity and so prevent skin aging. Green tea is also recognized for its skin moisturizing properties as well as its capacity to cure sun damage.
Control Oily Skin
Green tea includes the anti-androgenic compound EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate). This simply means that it modulates androgen synthesis in the body, which may reduce the production of oil or sebum on the skin.
Treat Acne
Acne is a prevalent condition among the elderly. Green tea includes EGCG, a polyphenolic component with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It may help to avoid acne and other skin disorders.
Help to Lose Weight
We all have difficulty maintaining a healthy weight, especially as we get older. Green tea can help you lose weight. Green tea has been found in tests to successfully aid in weight maintenance as well as the control of obesity.
Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease, the second most common degenerative condition, is caused by the brain’s loss of dopamine-producing neurons. Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequent cause of dementia and the most common neurodegenerative condition in humans. This tea may not only improve brain function in the short term, but it may also help protect your brain as you age. Several studies have revealed that the catechin compounds in this tea have neuroprotective qualities, potentially lowering the risk of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
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