@thestomachdoc: The Benefits of Green Tea 🍵 Gut Microbiota Effects: Green tea increases Bifidobacteria and other beneficial gut bacteria in human trials within 10–14 days. See: Jin JS, Touyama M, Hisada T, Benno Y. Effects of green tea consumption on human fecal microbiota with special reference to Bifidobacterium species. Microbiol Immunol. 2012;56(11):729-739. [PMID: 22924537] Liver Health Benefits: Green tea with high-density catechins improved liver fat and inflammation in NAFLD patients in randomized trials. See: Sakata R, Nakamura T, Torimura T, Ueno T, Sata M. Green tea with high-density catechins improves liver function and fat infiltration in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients: A double-blind placebo-controlled study. Int J Mol Med. 2013;32(5):989-994. [PMID: 24065295] Metabolic Health: Green tea extract reduces blood pressure, inflammatory biomarkers, and oxidative stress in patients with metabolic conditions. See: Bogdanski P, Suliburska J, Szulinska M, et al. Green tea extract reduces blood pressure, inflammatory biomarkers, and oxidative stress and improves parameters associated with insulin resistance in obese, hypertensive patients. Nutr Res. 2012;32(6):421-427. [PMID: 22749178] Cardiovascular Mortality: Large population studies show lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among regular green tea consumers. See: Kuriyama S, Shimazu T, Ohmori K, et al. Green tea consumption and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes in Japan: the Ohsaki study. JAMA. 2006;296(10):1255-1265. [PMID: 16968850] Cognitive Protection: Green tea consumption is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia. See: Noguchi-Shinohara M, Yuki S, Dohmoto C, et al. Consumption of green tea, but not black tea or coffee, is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline. PLoS One. 2014;9(5):e96013. [PMID: 24828424] #greentea #matcha #longevity #antiaging #nutrition #healthtips

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