What effects does matcha have on the body?
Written by
Gina Mason
Reviewed by
Prof. Graham Pierce, Ph.D.Matcha offers holistic health benefits for the entire body. This lively green tea powder has specific components that work together synergistically. I have seen clients experience tangible changes within weeks. Your body responds well to balanced nutrition. Stress reduction and cellular protection start at the very first sip.
Stress Response Modulation
- L-theanine increases alpha brain waves creating calm alertness
- Cortisol production decreases by approximately 15-20%
- GABA neurotransmitter levels rise naturally reducing anxiety
- Blood pressure stabilizes during stressful situations
Metabolic Enhancement
- EGCG boosts resting metabolic rate by 4-5%
- Fat oxidation increases during physical activity
- Blood sugar regulation improves significantly
- Insulin sensitivity enhances with regular consumption
Cognitive Optimization
- Information processing speed accelerates measurably
- Dopamine and serotonin pathways balance effectively
- Memory recall improves across all age groups
- Attention span extends during demanding tasks
Daily matcha is great for your cardiovascular system. The catechins help reduce LDL cholesterol while increasing HDL. I recommend this to so many clients with cardiovascular issues. Nitric oxide production increases blood vessel elasticity. This natural process has been shown to reduce or prevent plaque buildup in arteries.
Matcha offers antioxidant protection that exceeds most superfoods with its ORAC value level over 1300 units per gram, beating the blueberry and spinach. I have professionally tested many sources. The free radicals are neutralized at each cellular level by EGCG, stopping the oxidative damage from causing chain reactions in the cells, so your body maintains a full-scale defense against oxidative stress.
Consistent consumption of matcha provides us with cumulative effects across all systems of the body. I encourage clients to use it daily for optimal results. Inflammation markers begin to drop, and cognition improves. This is sustainable wellness without extreme efforts. Experience the benefits of high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha.
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