If you’ve been reading about the benefits of the superfood TEA in recent years you probably know that whether it’s black, white, green, fermented, and everything in-beween – it’s good stuff for your body. A powerful antioxidant in this day of rampant free radicals.
Tea’s antioxidants not only burn calories and boost metabolism but according to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition they may also:
1. Fight and prevent disease
2. Support heart health/blood pressure
3. Lower bad cholesterol
4. Support oral health and hygiene
5. Protect skin
6. Provide sunburn relief
7. Relieve chronic inflammation
In fact, Harvard research has shown that people with bigger bellies are more prone to high blood pressure – which can disrupt your hormones and can cause Metabolic Slowdown Syndrome – which causes your body to store MORE fat instead of burning fat.
It is thought that EGCG, the most abundant antioxidant in green tea, mimics the actions of insulin. This has interesting health implications for people suffering from blood sugar irregularities and weight gain.
These unique antioxidant properties may also prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol particles that could lead to inflammation and hardening of arteries. So certain tea antioxidants like EGCG may help to keep the lining of blood vessels smooth and elastic and reduce the risk of developing hypertension.