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5 Reasons to Start Drinking Tea Today!

the jittery effects of taking in too much caffeine.

Caffeine impacts the brain by blocking an inhibitory neurotransmitter called adenosine. It boosts the firing of neurons and the concentration of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.

Research has invariably shown that caffeine can enhance different parts of brain function, including mood, alertness, reaction time, and recollection.

However, caffeine isn’t the only brain-boosting mix in green tea. It also has the amino acid L-theanine, which can traverse the blood-brain barrier.

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Studies show that caffeine and L-theanine can have synergistic effects. This means that the combination of the two can have potent effects in improving brain function.

Because of the small dose of caffeine, green tea may give you a much softer and more distinct kind of buzz than coffee.

Many people convey having more steady energy and being much more effective when they drink green tea, compared with coffee.

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3. Increased fat burning

If you look at the ingredients list for any fat-burning supplement, odds are, green tea will be on there.

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According to research, green tea can boost fat burning and metabolic rate.

Caffeine may also enhance physical performance by rallying fatty acids from fat tissue and making them available as energy.

4. Antioxidants may lower the risk of some cancers

The uncontrolled growth of cells causes cancer. It’s one of the world’s

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