Research on the healing properties of green tea is increasing every day. Following thousands of years of historical use, modern science is also presenting data that confirms the power of this humble plant.

Conditions Green Tea is a Remedy For

  • Cancer (preventive effect against breast, pancreatic, lung, stomach, intestinal, ovarian, blood, liver, and skin cancers; kills cancerous cells in the body)
  • Rheumatism
  • High cholesterol
  • Heart and vascular diseases
  • Infections and immune system disorders
  • Anti-aging effect
  • Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Tooth decay and bad breath
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes (especially the combination of green tea and cinnamon lowers blood sugar)
  • Stress, depression, and fatigue

It is known to be effective against diarrhea and stomach disorders. When used as a mouthwash, it can protect against cavities and plaque. It can increase a person's energy level and be effective against depression and nervous disorders.

Research on animals has shown that green tea components accelerate the healing of skin wounds and can reduce fat tissues in the skin. The same studies observed that orally administered green tea components destroy cancerous cells in the body without harming healthy cells. There are also studies showing that green tea reduces appetite because it speeds up metabolism.

Green Tea and Dementia

A study conducted in Japan showed that the powerful antioxidants in green tea could be a remedy against Alzheimer's disease and dementia. In this study, whose results were discussed at international dementia conferences, the mental capacities of 485 people over the age of 80 who had consumed green tea throughout their lives were observed for two years. While 96% of those who drank 10 cups of green tea a day showed no mental decline, 12% of those who drank less than 3 cups a day showed a certain decline in their mental capacity during the research.

Its Effect on Aiding Weight Loss

If you want to melt the fat accumulated in the abdominal area, do not forget to add green tea to your diet. Various studies provide clues that green tea has properties that enhance exercise-related weight loss.

In a study conducted on 132 obese adults, all participants consumed the same diet and performed 180 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. One group consumed a beverage containing 39 milligrams of caffeine, while the other group drank green tea containing 625 milligrams of catechins. After 12 weeks, the green tea group lost 2 kg, while the control group lost 900 grams; a significant decrease in total abdominal fat, subcutaneous abdominal fat, and triglycerides was observed in the green tea group. Researchers believe that green tea increases the rate of fat breakdown in the body.

Green tea also helps the body's sensitivity to insulin, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes. This research was conducted in collaboration with Florida, Japan, and the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

Other Research

A study conducted in China on 7,000 women aged 20-74 revealed that consuming high amounts of green tea over the years may reduce the risk of breast cancer. When green tea drinkers were compared to non-drinkers, the cancer risk was found to be significantly lower.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association involved 40,530 adults aged 40-79; they were followed for 11 years in northeastern Japan. It was found that those who drank more than 5 cups of green tea per day had a 16% lower risk of dying from any disease compared to those who drank less than one cup per day.

Research supports that the bioactive compound in green tea called EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) has a reducing effect on LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), contributes to the regulation of blood pressure, and has positive effects on the immune system.