more Benefits of Green Tea - Boosts Mental AlertnessOne of the benefits of green tea - it can boost mental alertness. The amino acid L-theanine, found almost exclusively in the tea plant, actively alters the attention networks of the brain, according to results of human trials announced in September 2007.It has been proposed that theanine is absorbed by the small intestine and crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it affects the brain's neurotransmitters and increases alpha brain-wave activity. The result is a calmer, yet more alert, state of mind.
Lowers Chances of Cognitive ImpairmentA 2006 study showed that elderly Japanese people who consumed more than 2 cups of green tea a day had a 50 percent lower chance of having cognitive impairment, in comparison to those who drank fewer than 2 cups a day, or who consumed other tested beverages. This is probably due to the effect of EGCG, which passes through the blood-brain barrier. Yet more benefits of drinking green tea.Lowers Stress Hormone LevelsAccording to a study by researchers at University College London, drinking black tea can lead to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol after a stressful event.Fifty minutes after being subjected to challenging tasks, subjects who had been drinking 4 cups of black tea daily for 6 weeks, had a 20% greater drop in cortisol than the placebo group. Blood platelet activation, which is linked to blood clotting and the risk of heart attacks was also lower for tea drinkers.
Effects on HIVAnother of the benefits of green tea - A recent study appearing in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology was the subject of an article on BBC News.It stated that (EGCG) found in green tea can lead to the inhibition of HIV virus binding and may be used as a complementary therapy for HIV patients, but qualified it by noting that "It is not a cure, and nor is it a safe way to avoid infection, however, we suggest that it should be used in combination with conventional medicines to improve quality of life for those infected." The polyphenols in green tea have been shown to reduce intestinal inflammation in mouse models of IBD. This effect seems to be related to tea’s ability to interrupt the cascade of inflammatory reactions that are the cause of IBD. Effects on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)The polyphenols in green tea have been shown to reduce intestinal inflammation in mouse models of IBD.This effect seems to be related to tea’s ability to interrupt the cascade of inflammatory reactions that are the cause of IBD. Back from Benefits of Green Tea to Afternoon Teas Please Home Home | About | Contact | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy This site is for information only.
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