Anti Aging Benefits of Drinking of Green Tea

I absolutely love a hot cup of green tea on a cold winter morning, and in the summer, I put it over ice with a fresh squeezed lemon.  Did you know that not only is green tea soothing and refreshing, but it also happens to contain one of the most effective anti-aging chemicals known as polyphenols (poly-phee-nols).  You may have seen the letters ‘EGCG’ on certain boxes of tea, or perhaps you read about it online.  EGCG, is a potent catechin found in polyphenols that is known to have powerful anti-aging effects.

According to research, EGCG is known to help in reducing age spots, clarifying the skin, protecting against the suns UV rays, and lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad kind).  There is also strong evidence supporting the notion that drinking green tea may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s.

A recommended dosage would be 300-400 mg of polyphenols daily to fully realize the anti-aging properties of green tea or green tea extract. One cup beverage contains about 50-100 mg of polyphenols, depending on the quantity and quality of tea leaves used.  I prefer to drink the caffeine free green tea, too much caffeine can cause feelings of anxiety and insomnia.

Green Tea May Help Rosacea Sufferers

A small study showed benefits of 2% polyphenone (via a particular type of green tea extract) in papulopustular rosacea. In particular, a significant reduction in inflammatory lesions was reported compared to those taking a placebo pill.

Homemade Green Tea Toner

Applying green tea to your skin may have anti-aging benefits.  A great home made Green Tea Toner can be made by applying freshly brewed green tea to your skin (make sure the tea is room temperature).  You can freeze the green tea as ice cubes to keep it fresh and use a cube each night after it thaws out. 

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