A recent study has highlighted that regular consumption of green tea may be beneficial for brain health in older adults.
Green tea contains antioxidants which can help lower risk of chronic diseases
Sipping a cup of hot green tea in winter can offer much-needed warmth and comfort. Contrary to popular belief, drinking green tea might not result in rapid weight loss. However, it can offer many other notable health benefits. Green tea contains antioxidants which can help lower risk of chronic diseases.
A recent study has highlighted that regular consumption of green tea may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. The study was conducted by the Graduate School of Medical Sciences at Kanazawa University.
The researchers found that three or more glasses of green tea per day are associated with fewer cerebral white matter lesions, which are associated with cognitive decline and conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
The results have been drawn from the Japan Prospective Studies Collaboration for Ageing and Dementia across various research centres in the country. Based on MRI data, the team considered the effect of green tea and coffee consumption on brain structure and white matter lesions, hippocampal volume, and total brain size.
While both green tea and coffee are known for their neuroprotective properties, coffee showed no significant effect on brain health in this study. The results, published in the journal npj Science of Food, suggest that incorporating green tea into daily diets could offer long-term benefits for older adults.
Other health benefits of green tea:
Lowers risk of diseases
May help manage blood sugar
Improves heart health
Reduces inflammation
Eases stress and anxiety
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