So, how exactly does CHINA GREEN TEA help improve your immune system? Let's dig in!
ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES
The secret to green tea’s ability to ward off diseases lies in its antioxidant properties.
While the body produces its own antioxidants (endogenous), on their own, they are not very effective when dealing with free radicals (waste substances resulting from oxidative stress). Oxidative stress has been linked to various ailments—think cancer, arthritis, stroke, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, and respiratory diseases. When the body is unable to deal with free radicals, it is more susceptible to these conditions. That's why we need external sources of antioxidants (exogenous), which green tea is a good source of!
(For more about cancer and green tea, read this post next)
Compared to other types of tea, green tea has the highest concentration of Polyphenols (antioxidants). This can be attributed to the fact that it is the less processed type of tea. Fresh leaves of the Camellia Sinensis are rapidly steamed to inactivate enzymes and prevent fermentation and oxidation of essential compounds.
As a result, green tea is rich in polyphenol compounds, known as flavanols or catechins. They include:
epicatechin
epigallocatechin
epicatechin-3-gallate
epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG).
These flavanols facilitate the immune-boosting properties of green tea.
CANCER PREVENTION
Another reason green tea is good for your immune system has to do with inflammation.
Many cancer studies have shown a strong link between oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and cancer. Oxidative stress facilitates the transformation of normal cells to inflammatory or tumor cells. When tumor cells grow uncontrollably, they can lead to cancer. Ultimately, many medical professionals deem inflammation as a ‘secret killer’ because (in most cases) it is a precursor to various forms of cancer.
Polyphenols antioxidants in green tea reduce cancer risks by inhibiting or slowing down the oxidative damage process in our bodies. EGCG, in particular, stops cancer cells from growing and even directly kills them.
There are many studies to support the anticancer effects of green tea.
Here are two interesting examples to look at:
A meta-analysis of studies carried from 1998 to 2009 showed women who drank green tea have a 30% lower risk of developing breast cancer.
Another study carried out by the Japan Public Health Center involving more than 49,000 male subjects also showed that green tea reduced the risk of men developing prostate cancer by 48%.
matcha green tea can help the immune system
PREVENTION OF CORONARY HEART DISEASES
Causes of coronary heart disease include low physical activity and a diet high in saturated fats leading to clogging of arteries (atherosclerosis). Green tea helps prevent coronary heart disease in two ways.
First, it facilitates the proper function of endothelial cells, which prevents atherosclerosis. Inflammation of endothelial cells leads to atherosclerosis.
Secondly, it promotes fat oxidation and prevents obesity.
Also, consumption of green tea reduces the risks of:
High blood pressure
Stroke
Osteoporosis
Type 2 Diabetes
Liver disease
Viral diseases
Bacterial infections
Some studies even find drinking green tea helps accelerate fitness recovery faster than usual.
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