Green tea. Image Courtesy of Auto Connect Green Tea.
You will never look at a cup of green tea the same way again!
As we know, there are various studies which suggest that green tea is healthy and can halt the progression of diseases, such as cancer, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure.
To our surprise, however, there have been recent studies which show that green tea has a compound which blocks the production of inflammatory molecules.
” Researchers in Cincinnati, USA, have carried out experiments in human lung cells, treated with a compound – tumour necrosis factor – the triggers inflammation. When they exposed the cells to a component of green tea – epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EPCG) – production of a key molecule in the inflammatory process was blocked.”
Furthermore, Dr. Linda Johnson, a writer for the Alamogordo Daily News, explains how green tea has many positive health and mental benefits. She uses many examples, such as lowering cholesterol to illustrate her point. Moreover, some of the health benefits of green tea include increasing metabolism, controlling blood sugar levels, and reducing inflammation. Green tea also has calming effects on the nervous system. Furthermore, it can also help with preventing depression and stress.
Dr. Linda Johnson, Image Courtesy of Balanced Health.
Polyphenols, which have antioxidants properties, are found in green tea. Antioxidants prevent damage to cells and DNA caused by free radicals. According to Johnson (2011), “The aging process and many diseases have shown to be impacted by free radicals”
Oh, and remember– green tea makes the best smoothies.
References:
Balancing your health: Green tea has many benefits, How green tea reduces inflammation
by Amna Awan
