Matcha tea, first made popular in the late eighth century A.D., is a form of powdered green tea, reports the University of North Texas. MatchaSource says this product provides all the health benefits of standard green tea but in a more concentrated form because you're also ingesting the actual green tea leaves. Enjoy matcha tea as a comforting, warm beverage and you may experience some of these health benefits for yourself.
Cholesterol Control
The antioxidants in green tea leaves help to raise high-density lipoprotein and lower low-density lipoprotein, according to the Harvard Medical School. The school states that the former is "good" cholesterol while the latter is "bad." This type of cholesterol control can help improve your general cardiovascular health and reduces your risk of diseases of the heart, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Improved Alertness
Caffeine acts as a natural stimulant, which makes green tea products helpful for maintaining mental alertness, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The amount of caffeine found in matcha varies widely depending on factors like how the green tea was grown and how much matcha you've used, states the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. The institute reports that a standard liter of tea can hold anywhere from 40 to 211 mg of caffeine.
Reduced Cell Damage
Matcha, and green tea in general, is the best natural source of substances known as catechins, according to the Harvard Medical School. The school notes that these substances work as powerful antioxidants to help prevent damage to your cells. This antioxidant property may help reduce your risk of contracting various kinds of cancer, like esophageal and bladder cancer, according to the University of Maryland Medical School.
Less Cavities
The Linus Pauling Institute highlights the fluoride content in green tea leaves, stating that the leaves' natural fluoride content is "comparable to [the levels] recommended for the prevention of....cavities." The institute assuages worry of fluoride overdose by saying that you'd have to drink unusually excessive amounts of green tea to come close to approaching a dangerous amount of fluoride.
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