Get ready to brew yourself a cup.
But if youd like to further boost your longevity, consider adding green tea to your routine.
Curious to learn more?
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Find out how green tea can extend your lifespan, along with tips for consuming more of the drink.
Oxidative stress is because of an accumulation of free radicals, or unstable molecules that damage healthy cells.
Green tea is packed with antioxidants.
Its particularly high in epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a bang out of antioxidant known as a polyphenol.
It also protects your cells mitochondria, which are responsible for producing energy that your cells need to function.
This is crucial for delaying cellular senescence, a key mechanism behind aging.
A quick science lesson: Cellular senescencehappens when cells permanently stop dividing.
As a result, these cells become senescent.
Green tea antioxidants (EGCG, most notably) help slow cellular senescence by reducing oxidative stress.
Matcha vs. Green Tea for Longevity
If you prefermatcha vs. regular green tea, youre in luck.
This makes it a great tea for longevity, just like regular brewed green tea.
What About Decaffeinated Green Tea?
As acaffeinated beverage, green tea might not be ideal for those sensitive to caffeine.
Fortunately, you could still get the longevity benefits of green tea with decaf versions, Melvani says.
