Green Tea has been popular in China for thousands of years and is made from the same plant that makes black teas like Earl Grey or English Breakfast. The difference is that Green Tea has not gone through the withering and oxidation process of black teas, which means it keeps more of the leaf's natural compounds. The best known of these are catechins, such as EGCG. Green Tea also contains the amino acid 'theanine'.
Catechins have antioxidant activity. Antioxidants work against 'free radicals', unstable molecules produced naturally in the body and by things like sunlight and pollution. Green tea extract has been studied for its effects on the skin. A placebo-controlled trial in adult women looked at green tea extract taken as a supplement. Applied to the skin in creams, it has been studied for its effects on skin elasticity and skin moisture.
Green Tea has also been studied in relation to the heart and blood vessels, including its effect on total cholesterol levels.
Theanine has been studied for its effects on brain chemistry, and research has looked at green tea compounds in relation to relaxation, calmness and mood. Next time you're thinking about making a cup of Earl Grey, think about swapping it for Green Tea instead.
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