By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 24th, 2023
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Green tea is quite literally the green flag beverage of many households. With its hoard of antioxidants, green tea is a powerhouse of nutrients and health benefits. Here are 5 benefits of green tea.
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Tea contains an amino acid called L-theanine, which alleviates anxiety and stress, helping you relax. Green tea has one of the highest concentrations of L-theanine compared to black, oolong, and white tea.
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The high concentration of antioxidants in green tea may enhance bone formation and protection against bone mass loss. It also lowers your risk of osteoporosis.
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Drinking green tea may help support living a healthy, long life. It also reduces signs of aging.
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Green tea is a source of catechins, an antioxidant that helps break down fat. Catechins may increase your metabolic rate, which helps you burn more calories while exercising.
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The L-theanine content in green tea improves working memory, brain connectivity and task performance.
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