It could even protect against Alzheimer’s…
It is an ancestral drink from Asia and now very present in our country that researchers are once again highlighting for its health benefits. This drink has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties thanks to its catechins, polyphenols that protect brain cells from damage and can also improve the health of blood vessels, reducing the risk of damage due to poor circulation in the brain.
Scientists from Kanazawa University in Japan analyzed the brain health of more than 8,700 people aged 65, focusing on the brain’s white matter, which is essential for the rapid transmission of information between different brain regions. This area is crucial for memory and coordination of cognitive functions. “White matter lesions, indicative of cerebral small vessel disease, are associated with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease” explain the scientists in the journal Science of Food.
According to the results of the study, 600ml of this drink, or 3 cups per day, was associated with a 3% reduction in white matter lesions compared to a consumption of 200ml or less. Drinking it regularly would help preserve brain functions.by improving blood pressure” according to scientists. This drink is tea… but not just any tea.
Among all types of tea, it is green tea that has demonstrated such positive effects on protecting the brain as we age. It contains catechins, theine, numerous vitamins, trace elements and minerals which give it powerful neuroprotective properties. It could therefore participate in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. In contrast, coffee did not show a similar effect. No more reason to deprive yourself of a good cup of green tea!
