(H1) Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea is loaded with nutrients and plant compounds that can have positive health effects. This includes potent antioxidants called catechism, which may help protect against cancer. In fact, multiple studies show that people who drink green tea are significantly less likely to get many types of cancer, compared to those who don’t drink it Drinking green tea can help you lose weight and reduce your risk of several diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Drinking three to five cups of green tea per day seems to be optimal to reap the most health benefits.

 

(H2) This article will discuss some important health benefits of Green Tea.

(H3)How Much Green Tea Is Optimal?

Some studies show health benefits in people who drink as little as one cup per day, while other studies deem five or more cups per day to be optimal.

 

(H3) Helps in Fighting several diseases.

 

(H4) Oral cancer

In a large observational study, women who drank three to four cups of green tea daily were the least likely to develop oral cancer.

 

(H4) Prostate cancer

A large observational study found that men who drank five or more cups of green tea daily had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.

 

(H4) Stomach cancer

Another large observational study showed a reduced risk of stomach cancer in women who consumed five or more cups of green tea per day

 

(H5) Possible Side Effects of Drinking Green Tea

The caffeine and catechism in green tea are well known for their health benefits, but they can also cause side effects for some people, especially in large doses.

 

(H6) Effects of Caffeine

Consuming too much caffeine can increase feelings of anxiety, interfere with sleep and cause stomach upset and headaches in some people. Based on current research, everyone, including pregnant women, should not consume more than 300 mg of caffeine daily.

 

However, one review looked at over 400 studies and found that healthy adults who consumed up to 400 mg of caffeine per day did not experience adverse effects. The amount of caffeine in one cup of green tea varies depending on the amount of tea used and the length of time the leaves steep.