The Elixir Of Life

A few weeks ago I have written a blog about the amazing books I read recently. ‘Delay ageing: Healthy to 100’. One of the things that was mentioned in the health-supporting and age delaying programme was green tea.

Green tea can be called the new elixir of youth. Celebrities can't stop talking about how green tea has helped them fight ageing and maintain their youthful appearance.

One of the most frustrating things about ageing is that it seems to happen gradually andsometimes unexpectedly. Before you know it, those laugh lines have turned into wrinkles,and your skin isn’t as taut as it once was. However, if you have read the booked mentioned above, you know that ageing happens on many different levels- from the DNA to mitochondrial functioning to absorption of nutrients and so on.

But fortunately, there are things you can do to help delay the signs of ageing – including drinking green tea. Read on to find out how this delicious beverage can help keep you looking young and fresh-faced.

So what does the research say about this miracle drink?

Here are some facts to get you started:

1. Green tea is a natural antioxidant that can help fight ageing.

Studies have shown that green tea drinkers live longer and delay the ageing process. Greentea is able to delay collagen ageing by an antioxidant mechanism that is in part duplicated bythe combination of vitamin C and E. Try drinking a cup or two a day will keep your skinlooking youthful and healthy!

2. The antioxidants in green tea have been shown to reduce the risk of developing cancerand other illnesses. Green Tea contains high concentrations of EGCG (a potent antioxidant)which helps fight against free radicals. Free radicals damage DNA and contribute to the riskof cancer and heart disease. By drinking green tea regularly, you may be able to preventthese diseases from occurring by reducing your exposure to free radicals.

3. Studies have also shown that drinking green tea can prevent wrinkles from forming, aswell as slow down the formation of new ones. Green tea has also been shown to delaycollagen ageing, meaning you'll look younger for longer!

And little bit more science.

A surprisingly large number of scientific research papers have explored the wide range ofhealth benefits of drinking green tea.

For instance, Green tea has also been associated with preventing many cancers, includingthe mouth, lung, colon, small intestine, kidney, pancreas, and stomach.

Green tea has been shown to have beneficial effects on a variety of chronic diseases in several epidemiological research and clinical trials.

Green tea's beneficial effects have been attributed to the fact that it contains high amounts of polyphenols, which are strong antioxidants.

Green tea, for example, has been shown to lower blood pressure. This reduces the chance of a stroke or heart disease.

Furthermore, the antifungal activity of green tea catechins was investigated against Candidaalbicans. Green tea has also been linked to improved bone density, and it has been found tobe a significant protector against hip fractures on its own.

Green tea's ability to cure any form of diarrhoea and typhoid has been known in Asia formillennia. Green tea's antiviral and antibacterial effects, especially in the early phase,against the influenza virus, as well as against the cold sore virus are proven.

So if you want to start a healthier lifestyle, wait no longer. Even starting with a tiny change is better than not making a change at all. So if you are still setting goals for 2022: Switch to Green Tea. Get adjusted, exercise a bit and do some mediation. You can start changing your lifestyle today with one little step.