Study published by Ohio State University, in the United States, pointed out the benefits of green tea for the improvement of people's well-being, such as lowering blood sugar and maintaining health intestinal. The research released in Current Developments in Nutrition analyzed whether the properties of tea were really beneficial.
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Other research already conducted has indicated the advantages of ingesting green tea on a regular basis. Among the notes, we can increase heart health by reducing “bad” cholesterol (LDL). In addition to, of course, the better functioning of blood vessels.
The studies also proved an improvement in the mental health of individuals, as the tea provided a reduction in stress, improved mood and sleep quality, which resulted in more disposition in the day to day day.
One of the best known benefits of green tea is certainly the reduction of inflammation in the body. It was for this reason that the researchers were able to relate the improvement in intestinal health with the reduction in the presence of sugar in the blood in the face of its regular consumption.
The recent study that was published in the journal associated green tea consumption with a lower rate of obesity, health risks and improved intestinal quality.
After drinking the tea for 28 days, participants showed lower levels of sugar, as well as a reduction in intestinal inflammation. Some tests also indicated a decrease in pro-inflammatory proteins in fecal samples and a lower sugar level in the urine.
The researchers' survey also indicated that the consumption of tea contributed to the reduction of the so-called "intestine permeable”, which consists of the release of toxins into the bloodstream and increased inflammation of the system gastrointestinal. This circumstance favors an increased risk of developing chronic diseases.
To access these benefits, you need to consume 1.2 liters of green tea a day! It may seem like a lot, but since the drink does not contain high levels of caffeine, compared to coffee or black tea, drinking green tea proves to be much more suitable for health.
The ideal is to consume without sugar, as it increases the inflammation of the body. In addition, it is easy to prepare and can be eaten hot or cold. It all depends on the taste and temperature of the day.
