Katy, November 26, 2018: Among all the other beverages (except water) tea is the most popular one. The plant from which the tea leaves are extracted is known as Camellia. The leaves are dried and then brewed. Tea has a lot of health benefits and this has been proven. However, among all the types of tea, green tea needs special mention. It is because it has got more benefits than any other variety of tea. Given below are some of those.

Prevents heart problem-
One of the essential benefits of green tea is that the consumption of green tea reduces the chances of heart blockage and other types of cardiovascular problems. Compounds like catechins, a polyphenol that is present in green tea are said to be beneficial for health.

Diabetes-
Type two diabetes is a severe problem and needs to be controlled right now. It is believed that people consuming green tea regularly have a lower risk of developing type two diabetes.

Decreases cholesterol-
Cholesterol is a big problem and people with high cholesterol have to face severe health issues. Researchers noticed that consuming a particular portion of green tea on a regular basis had decreased the level of cholesterol.

Weight loss-
Obesity has become a worldwide problem and thus most of the countries are taking necessary precautions to control it. Having green tea on a regular basis is going to help a lot.

Healthy teeth-
Having green tea saves tooth decay. The bacteria that cause tooth decay are prevented after drinking tea. Tooth decay is a severe problem and thus need to be controlled. The catechins of the tea help to decrease the acidity level of the saliva.

Prevents skin diseases-
Dandruff is one of the common problems that most of us have suffered at least once in our life. Apart from that psoriasis is also a well-known skin disease. Regular consumption of green tea can improve the condition of the skin as well, as reduces problems like dandruff and psoriasis. These are some of the benefits of green tea. However, there are many more that are yet to be found out. But it is generally accepted that people consuming green tea for a long time have less health problem and live a better life than many others.