Why is TEA the healthiest beverage in the world?

After long years of research western medicine discovered what eastern cultures knew for centuries – Tea is the healthiest beverage. There is nothing more satisfying for tea lovers, than to know that experts are supporting our believes.

Multiple publications of the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information show that green tea has endless health benefits. The below list outlining health benefits of regular green tea drinking is based on range of studies that research health properties of green tea.

Green tea, when drunk regularly:

1. has fat-burning properties

Drinking green tea regularly promotes weight loss, especially when combined with increased physical activity and a healthy diet.

1. regulates blood glucose level in blood stream
2. lowers cholesterol level

It is proven that green tea lowers total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels and improves the ratio of HDL cholesterol to LDL cholesterol.

1. enhances mental performance

One of the important health benefits of regular green tea drinking is improved memory and learning ability.

1. provides protection against coronary artery disease

Japanese studies confirm that the more green tea people consume the less likely they are to have coronary artery disease.

1. reduces inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract

Green tea was found to reduce inflammation by activating intracellular antioxidants.

1. improves bone mineral density
2. provides protection against cancer

As a rich source of polyphenols EGCG, green tea protects against cancer (particularly colon, lung and skin cancers)

1. protects the skin against the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation, such as UV-induced sunburn, UV-induced immunosuppression and photoaging.

Green tea becomes more and more popular in western cultures. Experts believe that drinking minimum 2 cups of green teas everyday can help you achieve the health benefits outlined above. Eastern philosophers add that meditation over a cup of tea brings happiness and longevity. One is certain – drinking tea follows tested, traditional and natural approach to health and is far less risky than trying all the novelties of today’s medicine.

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