Tea in whichever flavors you prefer, can be one of the best drinks and is excellent for maintaining bodily functions as we get older.
It's good for your heart, brain, focus, and especially your mood. Expert say Green and Black tea especially, are high in flavanols which is a type of antioxidant; and these flavanols have been linked to reducing LDL cholesterol, also known as 'bad' cholesterol. This means that, Green or Black tea can significantly lower the risk of heart disease.
What's more, an article published in the journal Phytomedicine that took into account 21 separate studies on green tea found that tea consumption was linked to better attention and memory.
The catechins found in tea also help protect the body from free radicals. This benefits the whole body and of course the brain as well. The researchers say they believe this findings, to be connected to the caffeine and L-theanine (an amino acid associated with calm and focus) in the tea.
Besides L-theanine, there are so many components unique to tea that make it a superstar brain-boosting beverage. L-theanine is also an ingredient in our brain health dietary supplement, NUTRO ENERGY BRAIN BOOSTER - which is vital for maintaining mental clarity and promoting overall brain health.
It is vital though, that besides drinking tea and taking dietary supplements, you follow a well-balanced diet that incorporates a variety of different foods and food groups to get adequate nutrients to support brain health.