What is green tea used for?

Read in SpanishGreen tea is considered one of the healthiest beverages consumed by people, as it is composed of various antioxidants and nutrients that benefit health. If this drink is already part of your diet or you are still unsure whether to consume it, we will explain in detail some properties and what green tea is used for. Green tea is produced from a fresh herb known as Camellia sinensis, which is rich in phenolic compounds and catechins, vitamins B and C, which, as explained by professors from CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Spain, provide various properties to the tea, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral effects. There is a wide variety of types of green tea that differ in the way they are harvested or produced in different Asian countries, but generally, we can find tea in powder, capsule, or bag form. Protects the cardiovascular system One of the greatest benefits of green tea is that, according to a study from the Journal of American Medical Association, catechins (polyphenolic antioxidants) help reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. May prevent cancer Green tea is also consumed by people who may prevent various types of cancer, especially breast cancer, as demonstrated in a study by the National Center of Biotechnology Information with some women who drank green tea, showing a 30% reduction in the risk of developing the disease. Slows down aging Those who drink green tea for the skin do so with the certainty that, thanks to its antioxidant properties, it combats free radicals that cause cellular aging and helps the skin look brighter and healthier. Improves memoryAccording to research published in the journal Psychopharmacology, green tea contains caffeine (in smaller amounts than coffee), which helps block an inhibitory neurotransmitter called adenosine, thereby increasing neuron activation and the concentration of dopamine and norepinephrine, improving cognitive functions of the brain. Regulates cholesterol levels While it is true that drinking green tea on an empty stomach is associated with weight loss, Dr. Caridad Gimeno, a nutrition expert at CEU Cardenal Herrera University, explains that it “has a lipolytic effect, in other words, fat-burning, in which polyphenolic compounds and caffeine are involved.” This helps reduce bad cholesterol, fats, and boosts metabolic rate. Now that you know the uses and benefits of green tea, don’t you feel like grabbing a cup?