Pierrette Mulumba
Tea. Black Tea. Creamed Tea. White Tea. After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world and the one that causes the most praise and confusion definitely has to be green tea.
Green tea is native to China and India where it was used in traditional medicine to control bleeding as well as aid digestion and improve mental health. Unlike other teas, it is the less processed thus it not contains the most antioxidants, but it also contains much more favourable organic compounds.
Although there is still more research that needs to be done in regards to the many health benefits of green tea, the research that has been done concludes that the benefits of green tea include the improvement of cognitive ability due to its caffeine content. Furthermore, said caffeine can prevent low blood pressure as well as reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Although a number of health pamphlets and dietary regiments encourage the consumption of green tea in order to lose weight, there is actually no concrete evidence that suggests green tea is a magical pill for immediate weight loss.
Green tea is available in different forms and not just in teabags. There are green tea supplements as well as green tea in the form of instant powder.
However just because it’s green doesn’t mean it’s automatically good for your health. Individuals who are sensitive to caffeine may experience side-effects ranging from anxiety to nausea if they were to indulge in green tea. Also, pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding need stay clear of green tea supplements and extracts.
Like all things new to the body, it would be best to consult your doctor before indulging in anything that could be detrimental to your health as there is such a thing as being too healthy.
