Green Tea Extract Capsules - Organic Matcha Green Tea Tablets - Boosted with Turmeric, Acerola Cherry & Black Pepper - 1360MG Complex - Green Tea Supplement - 60 Capsules - UK Made

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding: In general, few clinical trials have studied green tea in pregnant or breastfeeding people. But in Italy, the permitted (approved) maximum daily amount is 120 mg of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. EGCG is an active substance in matcha at highly concentrated amounts. Since there is little information about the effects and safety of matcha while pregnant or breastfeeding, reach out to a healthcare provider to discuss the benefits and risks. Molecules: “Catechin in Human Health and Disease," "Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review.” Catechins are a type of antioxidant found in abundance in matcha, says Anderson. They act to neutralize free radicals in the body as well as increase the detoxification activity of enzymes. The most active catechin in matcha is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which may help people lose weight, says Dr. Trattner.

Jakubczyk K, Kochman J, Kwiatkowska A, et al. Antioxidant properties and nutritional composition of matcha green tea. Foods. 2020;9(4):483. doi: 10.3390%2Ffoods9040483 Antioxidants in green teas, such as matcha, protect your cells against damage from free radicals. This can help lower inflammation and prevent some chronic health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Adults over 65: Older adults participated in matcha-related clinical trials, but more extensive research with higher quality, larger, and longer-term studies is still necessary. Some older adults may have a higher likelihood of medication side effects. For this reason, use caution with matcha. Matcha is high in antioxidants, which may help prevent cell damage and lower your risk of certain diseases. (Photo Credit: DigitalVision / Getty Images)Another small study showed that consuming 2 grams of green tea powder daily for 2 months helped improve brain function in older people ( 7). Oketch-Rabah HA, Roe AL, Rider CV, et al. United States Pharmacopeia (USP) comprehensive review of the hepatotoxicity of green tea extracts. Toxicology Reports. 2020;7:386-402. doi: 10.1016%2Fj.toxrep.2020.02.008

While ceremonial grade matcha is ideal for making whisked tea, culinary grade matcha can be used in cooking and baking, she adds. To make tea, Anderson recommends adding powdered matcha to hot water using a whisk (bamboo is recommended). For a latte, whisk the matcha powder into a milk of your choice. How Much Matcha Powder Do You Need Per Cup? Slightly more than is found in normal green tea; usually in the region of 35 mg per cup (equivalent of 2 capsules) Those that consumed matcha showed improvements in attention, reaction time, and memory compared with those consuming the placebo ( 6). Wierzejska R. Tea and health--a review of the current state of knowledge. Przegl Epidemiol. 2014;68(3):501-599.Drinking matcha may also increase your exposure to contaminants like pesticides, chemicals, and even arsenic found in the soil where the tea plants are grown ( 15, 16). Samman et al. Green tea or rosemary extract added to foods reduces nonheme-iron absorption. Am J Clin Nutr. 2001 Mar; 73(3):607-12. The EGCG in matcha enhances learning and memory, rodent-based research published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research concluded. It boosts the production of neuron cells – a process known as neurogenesis – in the brain's hippocampus, which processes information from short-term to long-term memory. 5. Matcha supports your immune system