Green tea Gunpowder, ( Camellia sinensis ). ID: 388-41

Green tea is a type of tea made from the leaves and buds of Camellia sinensis that has not undergone the same wilting and oxidation process used to make oolong tea and black tea

In the processing of green tea it avoids the fermentation process. As a result, green tea retains the maximum amount of antioxidants and polyphenols, affecting aroma and taste.

Slightly more processed than white, green tea is extremely rich in antioxidants (more than black, but less than white), mainly catechins, with epigallocatechin predominating.

Therapeutic:

Green tea boosts metabolism. The polyphenols in green tea work to boost fat oxidation levels and the rate at which your body converts food into calories.

Helps regulate glucose levels that slow down the rise in blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and the resulting fat storage.

Scientists believe that green tea helps blood vessels to function. It can also protect against the formation of blood clots, which are the leading cause of heart attacks.

It may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely believed to generally kill cancer cells without damaging the healthy tissue around them.

Green tea lowers bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.

Green tea delays the worsening of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Studies in mice have shown that green tea protects brain cells from death and replaces damaged brain cells.

Studies show that the chemical antioxidant "catechin" found in tea can kill bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, tooth decay and other dental conditions

Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

Theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is considered to provide a relaxing and calming effect.

Tea catechins are powerful antibacterial and antiviral agents. Green tea can effectively cure the flu, colds and has been shown to prevent the spread of many diseases.

Green tea, strange as it may seem, can also help with wrinkles and signs of aging. This is due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Green tea contains bioactive chemicals that improve health

It is packed with polyphenol antioxidants, including a catechin called EGCG. These antioxidants can have a number of beneficial health effects.

Compounds in green tea can improve brain function and make you more "agile"

Increases fat burning and improves physical performance

Green tea has powerful antioxidants that protect against cancer. Many studies show that those who drink green tea regularly have a lower risk of developing various types of cancer.

In particular, research has shown that it is associated with a reduced risk:

20-30% for breast cancer

48% for prostate cancer

42% for colon cancer.

May reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

Studies show that those who drink green tea regularly are more likely to live longer than those who do not.

Specifically, research has linked it to a reduced risk of death:

23% of any cause for men and 12% for women

31% of heart problems in women and 22% in men

42% of strokes in women and 35% in men.

How to use: Infusion.

Side effects:

It is very important for pregnant women not to drink green tea as this can have a negative effect on the development of the fetus. The reason is caffeine which increases the risk of miscarriage. Even breastfeeding mothers should not consume it as caffeine passes from breast milk to the baby.