The new green gold that replaces the ancient infusion with 150% more antioxidants

Teas are becoming increasingly popular due to the benefits they offer, as they help improve cardiovascular health, slow down aging and facilitate weight loss , according to the 'CuídatePlus' website.

One of the best known is usually green tea due to the amount of antioxidants it contains, such as EGCC-type catechins, as well as vitamin C and other nutrients that help you lose weight and fight chronic diseases, and it has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces bad cholesterol , explains the 'Tua Saúde' website.

Although the infusion contains several benefits, there is a new one that is positioning itself as an alternative and it is matcha tea, since it has a high concentration of catechins epigallocatechin and this characteristic positions it as one of the highest quality teas.

This tea is originally from China and has become the favorite drink of many people, because it strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, helps eliminate fluids, stimulates the mind, controls hypertension , among others, says nutritionist and obesity treatment expert, Isabel Beltrán.

Furthermore, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), regular consumption of matcha can have a positive effect on both physical and mental health.

According to the website 'CuerpoMente', matcha tea provides vitamins A, E, K and minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. It also has antioxidants such as polyphenols, catechins and L-theanine, which helps increase defenses and prevent diseases.

“There is a classification of all types based on whether they belong to the group of phenolic acids or flavonoids (catechins). In this case, matcha tea has epigallocatechin (EGCG) which is a potent inhibitor of the fatty acid “synthase enzyme”, generating an intermediary that inhibits the transport of fatty acids,” explain Enrique José Albert Pérez and Manuel Reig García-Galbis Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Alicante, in the document Effects of green tea on the nutritional status of physical exercise; systematic review.

Matcha powder can have more than 137 times more antioxidants than conventional green tea, since it comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. “It is one of the most common drinks in the world, and widely used in Asian culture; it is a product that contains a large amount of polyphenols and caffeine, although the latter in a lower concentration ,” said Albert and García.

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There are many benefits to this tea, but it should be consumed in moderation, since its high nutrient content could be harmful to health.

To optimize its benefits and avoid adverse effects, you should consume between two and three cups of matcha tea a day, so that it does not overload the body with excessive levels of energy and caffeine.

“They are present in high quantities in matcha tea and have a powerful antioxidant action, so they play a fundamental role in preventing damage caused by free radicals on cellular structures,” said Albert and García.

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