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Green tea is touched to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet.there are many healthy benefits,which may include.
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Benefits of Green Tea 10 possible health benefits of green tea
1.Increases fat burning • In one study involving 10 healthy men, taking green tea extract increased the number of calories burned by 4%. In another involving 12 healthy men, green tea extract increased fat oxidation by 17%, compared with those taking a placebo • Green tea may boost metabolic rate and increase fat burning in the short term, although not all studies agree.
2.Contains healthy bioactive compounds. • Green tea is loaded with polyphenol antioxidants, including a catechin called EGCG. These antioxidants can have various beneficial effects on health.
3.Improve brain function. • 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.
4.Antioxidants may lower the risk of some cancers. • Green tea has powerful antioxidants that may protect against cancer. Multiple studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of various types of cancer.
5.May protect the brain from aging. • The bioactive compounds in green tea can have various protective effects on the brain. They may reduce the risk of dementia, a common neurodegenerative disorder in older adults.
6.May reduce bad breath. • The catechins in green tea may inhibit the growth of bacteria in the mouth, reducing the risk of bad breath.
7.May help prevent type 2 diabetes. • Some controlled studies show that green tea may cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels. It may also lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
8.May help prevent cardiovascular disease. • Green tea may lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, as well as protect the LDL particles from oxidation. Studies show that people who drink green tea have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
9.May help you live longer Studies show that people who drink green tea may live longer than those who don’t take green tea.
10.May help loss weight. • Some studies show that green tea may lead to increased weight loss. It may be particularly effective at reducing the dangerous abdominal fat.
Green tea has a range of possible health benefits. To help you feel better, lose weight, and lower your risk of chronic diseases, you may want to consider making green tea a regular part of your life.
