{"id":265023,"date":"2020-01-07T14:36:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T13:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=265023"},"modified":"2024-04-30T08:13:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T06:13:58","slug":"8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"8 positive effects of Green Tea on the health of athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes\/#Sources_of_green_tea\" title=\"Sources of green tea\">Sources of green tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes\/#Green_teas_composition\" title=\"Green tea&#8217;s composition\">Green tea&#8217;s composition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes\/#8_benefits_of_green_tea_consumption\" title=\"8 benefits of green tea consumption\">8 benefits of green tea consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes\/#Recommended_daily_use_of_green_tea\" title=\"Recommended daily use of green tea\">Recommended daily use of green tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes\/#Side_effects_of_green_tea\" title=\"Side effects of green tea\">Side effects of green tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-positive-effects-of-green-tea-on-the-health-of-athletes\/#Green_tea_and_its_effects_with_medicines_and_substances\" title=\"Green tea and its effects with medicines and substances\">Green tea and its effects with medicines and substances<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\"><strong>Green tea<\/strong> has long been one of the world&#8217;s most popular and <strong>beloved hot beverages.<\/strong><\/span> <span title=\"\">It comes from China, where for 2000 years, it is one of <strong>the most sought after <\/strong><strong>beverages<\/strong>, <strong>right after water<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Recently, however, it <strong>has found its place on the nutritional supplements market as a Green Tea<\/strong> in the form of green tea leaf extract.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Given its widespread consumption, it is no wonder that <strong>green tea has undergone several studies<\/strong> that have confirmed its effects on better health.<\/span> <span title=\"\">You can find out all about the <strong>source, composition, benefits and forms of green tea<\/strong> in the article.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources_of_green_tea\"><\/span>Sources of green tea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Green tea has many beneficial effects <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">that come from its composition.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Primarily <strong>effective are the catechin substances <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">that green tea contains<\/span><\/span><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">They come mainly from two sources:<\/span><\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">tea leaves of Camellia Sinensis <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">that is used to prepare white, green, Oolong and black tea<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chungtaejeon tea<\/strong>, <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">or Korean fermented tea, which contains less catechins but has a higher antioxidant potential<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [2]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-981789806.jpg\" alt=\"Sources of green tea\" style=\"width:843px;height:652px\" title=\"Sources of green tea\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">However, most <strong>commonly available tea<\/strong> comes from the leaves of <strong>Camelia Sinensis<\/strong><\/span><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1] <\/span><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">It is used to make <strong>green and black tea.<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">The difference between them lies in the way they are prepared. That is:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">non-fermented green tea<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">which is produced by drying and steaming fresh leaves to deactivate enzymes called polyphenols.<\/span> <span title=\"\">This helps prevent the oxidation and fermentation of some key compounds in tea that have positive health effects.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">fermented black tea<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">goes through the entire fermentation stage before drying and steaming.<\/span> <span title=\"\">This leads to markedly increased oxidation and subsequent reduction of the final concentration of some key medical substances<\/span><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[2]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_teas_composition\"><\/span>Green tea&#8217;s composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">Green tea<\/a>, <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">in contrast to black tea, has a high content of <strong>naturally occurring strong antioxidants<\/strong> &#8211; polyphenols.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Specifically, their <strong>most widespread group of flavenoid compounds<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">There are many kinds of flavenoids, but in green tea there is mainly <strong>high concentration of catechins.<\/strong><\/span> <span title=\"\">They are beneficient for almost <strong>every organ in the body<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">They protect the heart, nervous system and fight obesity. They are also anti-carcinogenic, antidiabetic as well as help the liver and blood vessels.<\/span> <span title=\"\">All these <strong>positive effects<\/strong> are related to drinking green tea or taking it <strong>in the form of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">green tea<\/a> <strong>supplements<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[2]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">In particular, <strong>green tea catechins are<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[5] [2]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>epigallocatechin-3-gallate <strong>EGCG<\/strong> &#8211; <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">approximately 59% of total catechin content<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>epigallacatechin <strong>EGC<\/strong> &#8211; approx. 19%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>epicatechin-3- gallate <strong>ECG<\/strong> &#8211; approx. 13%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">epicatechin <\/span><\/span><strong>EC<\/strong> &#8211; approx. 6,4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Although all catechins <strong>share similar properties, EGCG appears to be the most effective<\/strong> of them<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[2]<\/span> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">The exact content and ratio of catechins <strong>depends on the way the tea is processed<\/strong>. The ratio of green and black tea catechins can <strong>be seen in the picture<\/strong>. In particular, note <strong>the significantly higher ECGC content<\/strong> in green tea, as opposed to black tea. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[2]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/black_and_green_tea.png\" alt=\"Green tea\u00b4s composition\" title=\"Green tea\u00b4s composition\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">In addition to these catechins, <strong>green tea is nutritionally very rich<\/strong>. It contains <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/caffeine\" class=\"ek-link\">caffeine<\/a>, theanine, vitamins (C, B2, E), beta carotene, folic acid, saponins, gamma-aminobutyric acids GABA, minerals<\/strong> such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, manganese and chlorophyll. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[4]<\/span> The presence of caffeine in green tea depends on the manufacturer. However, this is <strong>lesser amount of caffeine than in coffee<\/strong>. One cup of green tea contains <strong>about 35 &#8211; 80 mg<\/strong>, while for <strong>a cup of coffee the amount is 100 &#8211; 400 mg of caffeine<\/strong>. Green tea supplements contain about <strong>50 mg of caffeine<\/strong>. Nevertheless, green tea <strong>can act as a stimulant<\/strong>, so it works as a <span title=\"\">pick-me-up<\/span> for some people, <strong>giving them energy, concentration and improving their mood<\/strong>. However, this is a very individual effect. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[6]<\/span> <strong>If you are sensitive to caffeine<\/strong>, we recommend limiting your overall green tea intake during the day. Too much caffeine <strong>can disrupt your sleep<\/strong>, so intake of green tea is recommended especially in <strong>the morning hours<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Whether you <strong>consume green tea as a hot beverage <\/strong>or take it as <strong>a supplement<\/strong>, it has <strong>the same effects<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Unless the taste is concerned.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Green tea is characterized by <strong>a pleasant sweet herbal taste<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">However, if you <strong>soak the tea bag longer than necessary<\/strong>, it releases <strong>theanine<\/strong>, <strong>which causes a bitter taste<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Eventually, it does not affect its effects.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"46111,46117,7067,35962,52606,52612,35932,52459,28792\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_benefits_of_green_tea_consumption\"><\/span>8 benefits of green tea consumption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Almost everyone has heard about the <strong>positive effects<\/strong> of green tea.<\/span> <span title=\"\">It is <strong>a powerful antioxidant<\/strong> that can successfully <strong>promote health and immunity<\/strong> and also serve as a prevention.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Learn more about the benefits of green tea in the following eight points.<\/span> <span title=\"\">According to experts, <strong>the difference between beverage and<\/strong> <a title=\"Fat Burner Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">Green Tea<\/a> <strong>supplements<\/strong> is minimal to none.<\/span>&nbsp;<span title=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1] <\/span>It is therefore up to you what form of consumption you choose.<\/span> <span title=\"\">If you <strong>can&#8217;t imagine drinking 3<\/strong> or more cups of tea per day, we suggest you to <strong>try a supplement<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Supports weight reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"Fat Burner Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">Green tea<\/a>&nbsp;<span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">is probably one of <strong>the best known weight loss aids<\/strong>. Studies also confirm that it is a good means of <strong>reducing fat<\/strong>, whether in the form of liquid tea <strong>or supplements<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/WhatsApp_Image_2018-07-26_at_00.51.06.jpeg\" alt=\"Green tea supports weight reduction\" title=\"Green tea supports weight reduction\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">If we take a look at long-term research, they found that <strong>intake of green tea is directly proportional to weight and fat reduction<\/strong>. One study found that green tea catechins <strong>caused a weight loss of 1.22 kg in 90 days<\/strong> at a daily dose of 886 mg. This result was achieved <strong>without physical activity<\/strong>. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[9]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">If you add exercise to your green tea supplementation, <strong>you will promote weight loss effect thus lose more weight<\/strong>. In combination <strong>with exercise, green tea catechins<\/strong> are associated with a loss of 2.2 kg of body weight in obese persons during a 12-week <strong>training program<\/strong>.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[10]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">One study also claims that <strong>each 200 ml cup of green tea<\/strong> (or a supplement serving containing 235 mg of catechins and 30 mg of caffeine) <strong>can burn 5.7 g of body fat. <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[11]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Increases aerobic activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">A study of which subjects were <strong>inactive healthy young men<\/strong> showed that 570 mg of green tea catechins containing 218 mg of EGCG and 15 mg of caffeine <strong>increased aerobic endurance in the test subjects<\/strong>.<\/span>&nbsp;<span title=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12]<\/span> Green tea has proven to be <strong>effective in aerobic capacity<\/strong> when used by sedentary or inactive people.<\/span> <strong><span title=\"\">This effect has not been studied in professional athletes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Promotes immunity and has an anti-inflammatory effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Green tea catechins also have <strong>many health benefits as far as immunity is concerned<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Some studies have shown that they can <strong>kill bacteria and suppress viruses<\/strong> such as the influenza virus.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Thus, the consumption of green tea <strong>prevents the risk of disease and infection.<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[14] [15] [16] [17]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Studies also confirm that <strong>green tea can reduce bad breath.<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[21]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-936887200.jpg\" alt=\"Green Tea promotes immunity\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Green Tea promotes immunity\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Green tea may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Type 2 diabetes is a disease that causes <strong>elevated blood sugar levels<\/strong> due to insulin resistance or the <strong>inability to produce insulin<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">It is a disease that <strong>has reached epidemic proportions<\/strong> in recent decades and has affected some <strong>400 million people<\/strong> worldwide.<\/span><\/span> [<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">13]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Studies confirm that <strong>green tea can increase insulin sensitivity<\/strong> and lower blood sugar.<\/span>&nbsp;<span title=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[26]<\/span> One study also found that people who drank green tea <strong>had a 42% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[27]<\/span> <span title=\"\">According to 7 studies with a total of <strong>286,701 people tested<\/strong>, green tea supplementation <strong>reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 18%.<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[28] <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Prevents cardiovascular diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"Green Tea GymBeam\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">Green tea<\/a>&nbsp;<span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">has a beneficial effect <strong>on several of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Research has confirmed that green tea <strong>lowers LDL cholesterol<\/strong> and triglyceride levels.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[29] <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Green tea can also <strong>significantly increase the antioxidant capacity of blood<\/strong>, which protects LDL particles from oxidation, a phenomenon that is <strong>a common cause of heart disease<\/strong>.<\/span>&nbsp;<span title=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[30]<\/span> Taking into account <strong>these positive factors, the study confirms<\/strong> that green tea intake reduces the <strong>risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 31%.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [31] [32]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-503399360.jpg\" alt=\"Green Tea prevents cardiovascular diseases\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Green Tea prevents cardiovascular diseases\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. It may help you to live longer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Thanks to the <strong>above-mentioned effects<\/strong> of green tea against cardiovascular diseases, drinking a beverage or taking <strong>a green tea supplement can ensure a longer life.<\/strong> Of course, this is largely an <strong>individual claim and depends on several factors<\/strong>.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[33]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">However, <strong>a study on 40,530 Japanese adults<\/strong> confirmed that those who <strong>drank green tea<\/strong> of 5 or more cups a day were, over a period of 11 years, less likely to die from death caused by<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[34]: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>any disease<\/strong> &#8211; <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">23% less risk in women and 12% less in men<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">cardiovascular disorder<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">31% less risk in women and 22% in men<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>stroke <\/strong>&#8211; <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">42% less risk in women and 35% in men<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Another study on <strong>14,001 older Japanese residents<\/strong> found that those consuming green tea had <strong>a 76% lower risk of death<\/strong> over a 6-year period.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[35]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Prevents certain types of cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><strong>Cancer<\/strong> is caused by uncontrolled cell growth and is currently one of <strong>the most widespread fatal diseases<\/strong>. It is known that oxidative damage contributes to the development of cancer and that <strong>antioxidants can have a protective effect against this phenomenon.<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[36]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-958053658.jpg\" alt=\"Green Tea prevents certain types of cancer\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Green Tea prevents certain types of cancer\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><strong>Green tea, as an excellent source of antioxidants,<\/strong> can serve to prevent cancer. Studies have <strong>reported results for cancer types<\/strong> such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">breast cancer<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">the study confirmed that women who drank green tea had <strong>a 20-30% lower risk of breast cancer<\/strong>, the most common cancer in women<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[37]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>prostate cancer<\/strong> &#8211; <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">one research has found that men consuming green tea were <strong>48% less likely to develop prostate cancer<\/strong>, the most common cancer in men <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[38]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">colorectal cancer<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">an analysis of 29 studies has shown that people who consume green tea are <strong>42% less likely to develop<\/strong> colorectal cancer<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[39]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Many studies have also confirmed that <strong>green tea consumers have less chance of developing several types of cancer.<\/strong><\/span> <span title=\"\">However, <strong>further high-quality long-term research and scientific studies<\/strong> still need to be submitted to confirm these effects.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[40] [41]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Supports learning and memory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">The content of <strong>caffeine in green tea<\/strong> is exactly the dose that will kick the body without the <strong>unpleasant side effects<\/strong> of caffeine.<\/span> <span title=\"\">A moderate dose of caffeine, as shown by studies, <strong>has many effects of promoting brain activity<\/strong>, including improving mood, alertness, reaction time and memory.<\/span>&nbsp;<span title=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[22] [23]<\/span> Many people also like <strong>the stimulating effects of green tea<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">They say it <strong>provides them with a higher dose of energy than coffee.<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">In addition, according to studies, the combination of <strong>a small dose of caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine<\/strong> is particularly effective in <strong>improving brain activity<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">At the same time, L-theanine increases <strong>dopamine levels and alpha wave production in the brain.<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[24] [25]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-891627874.jpg\" alt=\"Green Tea supports learning and memory\" style=\"width:853px;height:562px\" title=\"Green Tea supports learning and memory\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_daily_use_of_green_tea\"><\/span>Recommended daily use of green tea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Studies that describe <strong>the beneficial effects of green tea<\/strong> <strong>do not clearly agree as far as the optimal daily dose <\/strong>is concerned. Some recommend drinking only a cup a day or <strong>taking one green tea tablet<\/strong>, other work with data such as <strong>5 or more cups a day<\/strong>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[42] [43]<\/span> The optimal dose also varies <strong>based on the results<\/strong> <strong>you want to achieve<\/strong> and what disease you need to alleviate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimal doses are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>h<span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">igh cholesterol<\/span>: <\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Green tea or green tea extract containing 150 to 2500 mg of catechins taken daily for 24 weeks<\/span>.<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [3]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>for high blood pressure,<\/strong> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">it is recommended to soak 3 grams of green tea in 150 ml of water three times a day, about 2 hours after a meal, for 4 weeks. You can also daily use 379 mg of green tea extract for 3 months.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[3]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>for heart diseases,<\/strong> the <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">analysis of 9 studies recommend drinking from one to three cups of green tea per day as well as taking the same amount in the form of supplements. This dose is effective to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[20]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>for gum problems, <\/strong>it is recommended to take <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">3 grams of green tea in the form of tablets while applying the extract to white spots on the gums for 6 months<\/span><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[3]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>for low pressure<\/strong> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">experts recommend drinking 400 ml of green tea before lunch.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[3]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">for weight loss and weight reduction<\/span><\/span>, <\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">high doses of <a title=\"Green Tea GymBeam\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">green tea<\/a>, around 400-500 mg EGCG daily, have been shown to be effective. The effect of a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burners\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">fat burner<\/a> also depends on not taking too much caffeine during the day.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>for cancer prevetion,<\/strong> <span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">it is ideal to take all catechins as green tea extract.<\/span> <span title=\"\">The minimum dose should be 200 mg or more, 3 times a day.<\/span> <span title=\"\">However, it should be remembered that high doses of green tea and caffeine can cause nausea.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">Studies show that <strong>the maximum dose of green tea ranges from 3 to 5 cups per day <\/strong>and for <strong>green tea supplements you can find the recommended dose on the package<\/strong>.<\/span> <span title=\"\">However, it is very individual how <strong>your body responds to a higher dose<\/strong> of green tea.<\/span> <span title=\"\">Therefore, if you <strong>want to lose weight with the help of green tea<\/strong> or to alleviate the disease, always consult a specialist.<\/span> <span title=\"\">This can avoid <strong>unpleasant side effects.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-625642778.jpg\" alt=\"Recommended daily use of green tea\" style=\"width:863px;height:562px\" title=\"Recommended daily use of green tea\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_effects_of_green_tea\"><\/span>Side effects of green tea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Green tea is usually <strong>safe for healthy adults<\/strong> if consumed responsibly. <strong>Green tea extract<\/strong> generally <strong>does not cause any side effects<\/strong>, even when taken orally or applied on the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">However, if you <strong>exceed the recommended dose<\/strong> and overdose with green tea, you are at risk of side effects from caffeine, theanine and catechins. These may be <strong>some of the following<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nervousness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sleep problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vomiting or heartburn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increased heartbeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Theanine in green tea increases stomach acid production, which <strong>can cause abdominal pain, nausea and constipation<\/strong>.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-521686457.jpg\" alt=\"Side effects of green tea\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Side effects of green tea\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Therefore, people suffering from the following problems &nbsp;should avoid green tea<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7] [1]:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>digestive problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iron deficiency or anemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anxiety and depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heart problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><strong>Pregnant and breastfeeding women<\/strong> should also pay attention. These two groups can drink a maximum of 1 to 2 cups of green tea per day. Caffeine, catechins and tannins <strong>have proved to be risky during pregnancy.<\/strong> Larger amounts of green tea <strong>can cause miscarriage or the above-mentioned side effects<\/strong>. When breast-feeding, caffeine can <strong>affect the baby&#8217;s behavior<\/strong> through breast milk. For this reason, <strong>green tea is not recommended for children at all.<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-870495216.jpg\" alt=\"Side effects of green tea\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Side effects of green tea\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_tea_and_its_effects_with_medicines_and_substances\"><\/span>Green tea and its effects with medicines and substances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Green tea in combination with certain medicines <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">and substances can cause<\/span><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"> serious health problems. <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">You should not combine it with<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[3] [7]:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><strong>stimulants<\/strong> such as amphetamines or ephedrine&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><strong>addictive substances<\/strong> such as cocaine and nicotine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">You should also take care <strong>when combining green tea with substances and medicines<\/strong> such as<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[3]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>adenosine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>antibiotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contraception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oestrogens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>medicines for depression, liver, heart, stomach and blood system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Before taking <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">green tea<\/a> <a title=\"Green Tea, extrakt zelen\u00e9ho \u010daju \" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burner-green-tea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">supplements<\/a> or drinking an increased amount of green tea <strong>in combination with these medicines,<\/strong> <strong>consult your doctor. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">How about you? Do you also love green tea? <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Tell us if you<\/span><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"> consume green tea as a drink or supplement. <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">Don&#8217;t forget to<\/span><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"> support the article by sharing <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">so that<\/span><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"> the effects of green tea <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\">spread to your friends thus<\/span><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"> promote their health.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/teas\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tTeas \t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/healthy-food\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tHealthy food\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green tea is the ideal fat burner to help reduce weight. 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