A Kind of Popular Drink - China Green Tea

CHINA GREEN TEA has been a popular choice of drink for many years now. We often hear people talk about how it is a healthier alternative to other teas or coffee, but what exactly are the supposed benefits? A number of studies have been conducted on this topic over the years, and what has been found is that green tea has benefits in a number of different areas. In this blog, we’ll give a quick run-through some of the main areas in which green tea can be beneficial.

Weight Loss
While there is still no miracle food or drink that will help us drop a few pounds at will, drinking green tea may help. While there are conflicting beliefs in the scientific community as to green tea’s effects on our weight, there are studies that show it can lead to weight loss. Theories as to why this is range from increasing our metabolism, increasing fat oxidation, making us more energetic and therefore active, or drinking fewer soft drinks as a result of switching to green tea.

Blood
Green tea has been shown to benefit our blood in a number of ways. Firstly, it helps to regulate glucose and insulin, thereby reducing our risk of Type II diabetes. It has also been shown to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But the benefits of green tea to the blood do not just benefit the blood. There are also indirect benefits to other parts of the body also that result from being supplied with healthier blood.

Heart Disease
Unsurprisingly, having healthier blood will result in a healthier heart. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, green tea also increases the blood’s antioxidant abilities, greatly reducing the likelihood of developing heart disease. It has also been observed that green tea can prevent the formation of blood clots, the leading cause of heart attacks. Studies have shown that those who drink green tea can be up to 42% less likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases than those who do not.

The Brain
Not only is green tea good for our physical health, it is also good for our mental health. Green tea is often viewed as a relaxing drink, and one of the reasons behind this is L-theanine. L-theanine is an amino acid that increases the level of dopamine in our system, and improves brain activity & rhythm. The small amount of caffeine that is in green tea (usually less than half of what is in a coffee) provides an extra kick for the brain at the same time.

There have also been numerous studies conducted on the long-term effects of drinking green tea of neurological disorders. Many of these have found that green tea could reduce the prevalence of a number of serious conditions, ranging from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s.