This drink also ensures the prevention of caries, diseases of the thyroid gland.
Since ancient times, green tea is considered one of the most healing drinks.
Among these long-known beneficial effects tonic properties and ability to stimulate the intellectual capacity of man.
New research scientists University of Basel (Switzerland) discovered the mechanisms of these stimulating effects on the brain.
As a result of experiments on volunteers, scientists have found that green tea and its extracts is able to improve cognitive abilities and expand the possibilities of operational (short-term) memory. The obtained results show the prospects of using this drink as a means of treating patients with memory disorders, dementia and other cognitive disorders, as organic in nature and caused by mental disorders.
Also, green tea can help patients restore capabilities of the memory after somatic diseases, accompanied by of asthenic syndrome.
Research scientists at the University of Basel have shown how the effect of green tea on brain neurons. During the experiment the participants after the adoption of this drink started the intellectual work associated with memorizing information. During such activities the activity of individual fractions of the brain of the subjects was monitored using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Noted that tea strengthens the relationship between the different parts of the brain, particularly between the frontal and parietal lobes. Due to the increase in short-term plasticity of connections between neurons improve the capabilities of RAM, and thus stimulates the overall processes of remembering. So much more productive subjects coped with the test tasks.
Green tea’s effect on mental ability is ensured by the optimal combination of caffeine and L-theanine. In addition to improving short-term memory, they provide a higher level of care and efficiency. Also this combination helps longer time to focus when performing mental work requiring high precision.
In addition to stimulating influence on the efficiency of the brain, green tea also has positive effects on overall health. Such action of the beverage is provided by the content of many biologically active substances, such as polyphenols, Tocopherols, carotenoids, large amounts of ascorbic acid and trace elements (selenium, chromium, manganese, zinc). Green tea is one of the best antioxidants. He has a positive impact on the cardiovascular system, in particular ensuring the prevention of atherosclerosis and hypertension.
Also, this drink provides prevention of tooth decay, thyroid disease, kidney stones and cancer. Another useful property of green tea – increase sensitivity of cells to insulin and increased metabolic processes in adipose tissue, thereby normalizing the weight of a person.
