Green Tea Health Benefits
We all know that green tea is the new favorite of health lovers all over the world. It is a popular beverage of Japanese & Chinese origin with amazing health benefits. Researchers have shown that green tea contains antioxidants, it is immunomodulating, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory,anti-bacterial, anti-viral & has a neuroprotective effect Prevent the risk of Cardiovascular Diseases It contains EGCG which inhabits inflammation & increases the proliferation of smooth muscle cells within the blood vessel wall, thereby reducing vascular blockage. Good for Diabetic Patient Green tea reduces blood sugar levels, by lowering glucose production in liver cells & decreases the activity of genes that enhance glucose production. Controls Cholesterol It reduces the accumulation of cholesterol, free fatty acids & triglycerides in the heart. It acts as a Vasodilator. Helps in cognitive Development Green tea is neuroprotective, hence prevents cognitive dysfunction. It improves learning &memory abilities. Treats depression & stress. Skin Health Collagen is responsible for skin strength, elasticity, glow & reduction of wrinkles. Green tea is beneficial for the skin as it inhibits collagen breakdown. It can be used in various beauty treatments. Prevent Degenerative Diseases Polyphenols present in green tea efficiently scavenges free radicals linked to ageing °enerative diseases. Weight loss The flavonoids, Polyphenols & catechins such as EGCG present in green tea hikes your metabolism & helps in fat burning. It metabolizes fatty acids from tissues & makes them available in the blood for use as energy. So when you workout it readily burns that fat. Fight UTI It reduces bladder inflammation & hence is helpful in urinary tract infection. Eye health The carotenoid & flavonoids present in it are good for eye health. Fights Cancer Since green tea contains antioxidants. It helps to fight free radicals & save cells from oxidative damage. Hair health Green tea water can be used as a conditioner.