Oman health: Ten benefits of green tea

Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world and green tea in particular has risen in popularity for many health reasons. It is said that a minimum of three cups of green tea a day has many good effects on health. Here are 10 amazing health benefits of having green tea.
1 For supple skin
Research has found that green tea extracts if applied are good for the skin. The antioxidant properties present help the skin look supple and young. Creams and lotions having green tea extract prevent dryness, wrinkles, and other skin care problems. For a green tea facial make your usual cup of green tea, cool it, and splash on your face. Rinse with water and you will notice the natural glow that it brings.
2 Prevents cancer
The effect of green tea in human beings with cancer have been extensively studied and it has been found that it does have cancer prevention elements. Researchers have found that the incidence of prostate cancer is considerably lower in Asian countries and they attribute it to the prolong consumption of green tea.
3 Energy booster
For those who suffer from occasional fatigue and even chronic fatigue syndrome, green tea could provide a burst of energy. The antioxidants present provide greater energy and well being. Also called the natural energy booster, green tea is a great ‘pick me up’ drink that you can sip any time of the day.
4 Care for your heart
Green tea is known to be good for heart health as experts believe that it supports the natural flexibility of the blood vessels and so can withstand any extreme changes in blood pressure. It also prevents atherosclerosis or the hardening of the arteries, a major risk factor for developing heart diseases like heart attack, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
5 Reduces cholesterol
Green tea supplements are often recommended to people with high blood cholesterol levels. It is shown to improve serum cholesterol profiles by increasing the good cholesterol and reducing the disease-causing bad cholesterol.
6 Boosts immunity
Green tea is an excellent way to warm up, and it might also increase immunity and prevent diseases. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, revealed how substances found in green tea help the body’s immune system to fight off infection as they are loaded with powerful antioxidants.
7 Good for weight loss
Studies have proved that flavonoids and caffeine found in green tea improves one’s metabolic rate and those who consumed green tea could lose weight easily than those who didn’t. Green tea extract are also used as weight loss supplements and it increases metabolism, intensifies the rate to which the body converts fat, proteins and carbohydrates into usable energy. Also green tea could help with weight loss by reducing appetite. This would make us take in fewer calories automatically, without any effort.
8 Oral care
Catechins present in green tea destroy the bacteria that often cause dental caries, tooth decay, and some throat infections. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant ‘catechin’ in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries, and other dental conditions.
9 Anti-diabetic
Diabetes is one of the primary causes of death worldwide. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can also prevent high insulin spikes and the resulting fat storage.
10 Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Green tea helps to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells. Research has proved that a cup of green tea protects against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
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