Green tea, a beverage with a rich historical background, has been found to offer numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that regular consumption of green tea can help prevent cognitive decline in older individuals and reduce stress and depression.
Because some people find green tea bitter and experience gastrointestinal discomfort after drinking it, Dr. Jonathan Liu, a professor at Georgian College in Canada, shares tips on maximizing the health benefits while drinking green tea through proper selection and methods of brewing in the “Health 1+1” program produced by The Epoch Times.
Liu explains that green tea is rich in tea polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. Free radicals are produced during the body’s metabolic processes, and these highly reactive molecules can damage cells and tissues. Tea polyphenols help eliminate free radicals, inhibit cellular mutations, and enhance the body’s immune system, thus providing anti-cancer and anti-aging effects. Green tea also contains many vitamins, amino acids, and trace elements….