Health Benefits of Drinking Matcha Tea

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Total of 3 calories per gram and ...

• 61 mg – EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate)
• 34 mg - Amino Acids
• 14.26 mg - L-Theanine
• 30-35 mg - Caffeine
• 328 mg - Fiber
• 447 mg - Carbs
• 1.75 mg - Vitamin C
• 291 Units - Vitamin A
• 26.6 mg - Potassium

Here are other benefits you should know about:

• Matcha Tea is rich in antioxidants (137x more than Green Tea).
• Drinking Matcha tea can help regulate blood sugar levels.
• Consuming the tea can help lower blood pressure in those who have high blood pressure.
• Matcha tea contains different amino-acids our bodies need to function and stay strong.
• The green tea powder contains L-Theanine which is said to help with relaxation, boosting memory and concentration in people. (This is the same ingredient found in commercial energy drinks).
• Drinking Matcha tea can help reduces the stress hormone Cortisol.
• The tea can increase Alpha waves in the brain without causing drowsiness.
• Matcha tea can help lowers inflammation in the body and possibly help those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS, Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis).
• Compounds found in the tea can help your skin look younger.
• Green Tea is a natural detoxifier which can help remove heavy metals from the body. Green tea is offered anytime you are eating sushi.
• Since Matcha tea has the compound EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), which is said to have cancer reducing properties, it may help reduce the change of getting breast, colorectal, prostate and bladder cancer.
• EGCG is said to help reduce infections of the gums, liver, lungs, joints and intestines.
• EGCG may also help your body fight the storage of unwanted body fat.
• Matcha Green Tea powder can help decrease osteoclasts. This is when the cells in our body break down bone as we age.
• Matcha Tea drinkers usually experience increases in energy throughout the day without the caffeine crash from coffee.
• Consuming the green tea powder can help lower bad cholesterol.
• Many tea drinkers find enhances mental function and a decrease in day-to-day anxiety.
• Drinking Matcha tea can also help balance the pH levels in our bodies.