Beyond all the hype, the true health benefits of green tea have been well documented. In fact, green tea can keep tea drinkers young, boost metabolism and keep the body healthy, longer. Here is a quick list of the proven benefits of green tea so that consumers can quickly find out what is advertising nonsense and what may actually work.
Prevention of Cancer
Green tea contains high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidant is another advertising buzz word that is based in real fact. Why are they so popular? Antioxidants can slow down or prevent the oxidation of other molecules, which can cause cancer, according to the Department of Surgery. There are also several other important benefits of antioxidants.
Keeping Cells Young
The antioxidants found in green tea also keep cells young. This means that tea drinker could prevent degenerative diseases caused by dying cells such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and heart disease according to research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Another benefit of drinking green tea is its anti-aging properties. Since the cells are kept young thanks to the antioxidants in green tea, your body looks younger, too. Young skin cells are what makes your skin wrinkle-free because they are more plump.
Lowers Cholesterol
Green tea has been shown to reduce the negative effects of “bad cholesterol” that is known as LDL cholesterol. It does this by making more good, HDL cholesterol and reducing triglycerides according to the study "Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of a Theaflavin-Enriched Green Tea Extract," by David J. Maron and published in the Archives of Internal Medicine Vol. 163 No. 12(2003).
Aids Weight Loss
Green tea can also help tea drinkers lose weight. According to researcher a paper called "Oolong Tea Increases Energy Metabolism in Japanese Females," by T. Komatsu and published in The Journal of Medical Investigation, people that drink five cups of green tea a day can burn up to 70 to 80 more calories than those that don’t drink green tea. In this Japanese study, the tea drinkers drank a certain type of green tea called oolong. Oolong is commonly distributed and can be found where most teas are sold.
A study by the University of Geneva concluded that drinking green tea may raise metabolic rate. This ends up burning more calories, which agrees with the Japanese study.
By and large, drinking green tea on a regular basis can be a smart move for improving overall health.
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