Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Drink Green Tea
Jan 24, 2024
Drinking green tea has numerous health benefits, including improved brain power, heart health, and potential delay of dementia. The polyphenol EGCG in green tea inhibits a destructive enzyme that harms brain cells. Green tea induces calming brain waves and helps improve cognitive function. Learn about the best way to prepare and enjoy green tea, including reusing leaves and the recommended minimum amount to drink per day.
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- Green tea can help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by breaking up dangerous plaques in the blood vessels and burning visceral fat.
- Green tea's polyphenol EGCG can boost brain power, protect against dementia, and slow down cognitive decline over time.
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Benefits of Green Tea for Heart Health and Fat Burning
Green tea contains polyphenols, such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which can bind to and break up potentially dangerous plaques in the blood vessels, reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Additionally, compounds in green tea may help burn more visceral fat, the fat that accumulates inside organs and is linked to chronic illnesses like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In a study, participants who took a green tea extract before exercising burned 17% more abdominal fat than those who didn't. The theory is that green tea may increase the number of mitochondria in cells, leading to increased energy expenditure.
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