Eight Benefits of “One of the Healthiest Drinks on Earth”

Green tea contains a number of benefits that help in losing weight, according to “Express”.

And the "Express" website quoted a tea expert with more than 30 years of experience, Ketan Desai, the eight health benefits of green tea.

“Green tea is made from leaves that are not oxidized and is one of the least processed types of tea. For this reason, it contains the most beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols. Green tea has the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any tea, is naturally lower in calories and contains less caffeine than black tea and coffee.”

The Eight Benefits of “One of the Healthiest Drinks on Earth”:

• Fat burning properties due to the presence of catechins and caffeine.

• Helps in losing weight.

• May help protect against certain types of cancer.

• It can help lower (bad) cholesterol, help fight cardiovascular disease and lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

• Prevent type 2 diabetes.

• The catechins in green tea fight bacteria.

• Helps with brain function including reaction time, mood and productivity.

• Protects against osteoporosis.

Green tea can be a "weight loss" drink, but it won't work if your diet and exercise don't support weight loss.

Green tea contains caffeine product and a type of flavonoid called catechin, which is an antioxidant type. The most important of these is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) for all, a substance that can boost metabolism for all.

“Research indicates that these two compounds can speed up metabolism,” Desai said. Catechin can help break down excess fat, while caffeine helps burn fat and improve exercise performance. Both catechin and caffeine, naturally present in green tea, may have a synergistic effect and can increase the amount of energy the body uses.”

Green tea also contains an active ingredient known as theanine, which is a type of amino acid that helps reduce stress by providing a calming and relaxing effect that also helps you lose weight.

However, Desai added: “Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables are very effective strategies for losing weight. And green tea used in conjunction with these methods may increase their positive results.”

And to see any benefits, you can't just drink green tea now and then.

The amount of tea required for health benefits varies greatly between studies, but Desai recommends drinking three to five cups of green tea per day.

On the other hand, he cautioned that “the optimal amount may vary from person to person. Very high doses may be a problem for some, but in general, the benefits of green tea far outweigh the risks. In fact, drinking green tea regularly may significantly improve your health.”

However, it should be noted that if large amounts of green tea are ingested, it can have unpleasant side effects including:

• Feeling nervous.

• Sleep problems.

• Drought.

• Headache.

• Stomach irritation (when brewed heavily or when taken on an empty stomach).

The expert also warned that: “People with iron deficiency should drink green tea one hour after meals or between meals, as it may affect iron absorption.”