matchakyoto has shown remarkable improvements in many key health areas, including life expectancy. Life Extension(1) released a report that gathered many studies showing how green tea (Camellia sinensis), affects DNA, bone health, stroke risk, blood pressure, insulin resistance and how it can prolong life. These are some of the groundbreaking results.
HEARTHEALTH Studies have shown that drinking as little as 4.5g (.16 oz.) of ground green tea per day can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 40%. Large-scale studies have shown that strokes and heart attacks are reduced by 32% and 36% respectively. The risk of heart attacks is 64% lower for those who consume more.
BRAINHEALTH Brain function declines due to aging and toxins. Tea reduces inflammation and abnormal proteins, which protects against Alzheimer's. Studies have shown that learning and memory improve. In some cases, Parkinson's symptoms can be reversed or reduced. Tea reduces stroke risk by increasing oxidative enzymes, and decreasing artery inflammation.
BONE HEALTH The causes of bone loss are age and menopause. This is due to oxidative stresses. Green tea catechins (antioxidants) stimulate new bone cells resulting in greater bone density. This is particularly important for women who are pregnant to prevent osteoporosis.
METABOLIC HYPOTHEMOLOGY This refers to having three or more of the following symptoms: excessive abdominal fat, high blood sugar, and abnormal lipid profiles. This problem affects 35% of American adults, and 50% of people over 60. This can increase your risk of developing cancer, stroke, and diabetes. The benefits of drinking tea include lower blood pressure, increased insulin resistance and a better lipid profile.
LIFE EXTENSION The genetic blueprint of a person's DNA is what determines their ability to produce and sustain healthy and sustainable molecules. This tea helps to preserve the mechanism of life by decreasing oxidative stress (tissue damage) as well as DNA damage. After consuming one cup of matcha tea, 30% less DNA damage was seen in white blood cells. Studies have shown that tea can prevent and even repair damage from oxidative stress. Animal studies showed that this tea made them live 14% longer. 14% means an extra 11 years if you are looking to live past 80.
IN CONCLUSION Many studies were conducted with tea extract or powder. Matcha green tea is made with ground tea leaves. It can also be purchased in powder form. Since 2005, I have been using 1/2 teaspoon matcha in my morning coffee. This is equivalent to approximately 50 cups of brewed coffee. It has caffeine so I no longer need to drink coffee. It's easy on the stomach, my blood pressure is lower, and I feel more alert throughout the day.