Mexico City.- The green tea is made with a plant scientifically called Camellia sinensis and it is an infusion commonly used within the diets of people who want to lose weight, since among its main components are phenolics, catechins, flavonoids and caffeine .
These compounds act as antioxidants, carry out hypoglycemic actions, prevent obesity, are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antimutagenic and stimulant, therefore helping to prevent different illnesses.
Despite its multiple benefits, one of the reasons to consume it at night is because it helps prevent clots from forming in the arteries, on the other hand, some of the benefits shared in a National Geographic article were as follows:
– It inhibits the growth of cancer cells: because it contains higher concentrations of ECGC, a catechin that constitutes the main bioactive component of green tea.
– Delays the development of heart diseases: as it promotes immune function and delays the aging process, in addition to consuming green tea regularly tends to reduce the risk of suffering from high blood pressure.
– Prevents heart conditions: it helps to regulate bad cholesterol levels, inhibits the formation of clots in the blood and reduces the chances of suffering from thrombosis, heart attacks and cerebrovascular accidents.
– Improves intestinal health: since the catechins present in the hierba are antioxidants, antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory, it is said that it strengthens the beneficial bacteria of the intestine and fights the maladies, maintaining intestinal health and preventing the appearance of infections. Additionally, caffeine stimulates the natural movements of the intestine and facilitates the elimination of heces, an action that combats constipation.
– Reduce the levels of glucose: people who suffer from type 2 diabetes tend to have high levels of sugar because they have problems related to insulin resistance, this is why studies have shown that consuming green regularly improves sensitivity insulin and improves glucose levels in blood.
– Helps the combustion of fat: thanks to its compounds that stimulate people’s metabolism and help fat to convert into calories, which is why it is present in commercial products to burn fat and slim down.
– Delay cellular aging: due to its high contribution of antioxidants, it can help the skin to remain hydrated, with a healthy appearance and preventing the formation of wrinkles.
– Reduces the risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s: because it improves brain functions in the short term and protects the brain from aging. In addition, thanks to the caffeine contained in the infusion of the plant, it helps to improve mood, reaction times and memory in general.
It is worth mentioning that the green tee contains vitamins C and E, which are natural antioxidants that fight the imperfections of the face such as acne and marks, in addition, it is rich in stimulating components, for example alkaloids, which help to keep the body active throughout the day.
The green tee receives this name for the type of color that the sheets of tee acquire through the differentiating process, the fermentation and the drying, it is a previous infusion of the Camellia sinensis plant.
In addition, there is a great variety of types of tea that vary by way of their collection or their elaboration in the countries that comprise the Asian continent, among them are found some from Japan such as: gykuro, sencha, bancha, matcha, hojicha , genmaicha, kukicha, mugicha and sakurabacha. Others from China are: lung ching, gunpowdwer and pi lo chun. (infobae outlet)
