Green tea has been proven to help you relax
Everyone has their own ways to relax, unwind and de-stress, but a new study shows that there could be a cheap and simple way to let those anxieties drift away…
A new study, published this month, has shown that a natural chemical found in green tea could be the secret to staying calm this spring.
The researchers looked at the effects of a green tea extract called Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) on human brain activity and how it affected people’s moods.
Participants in the study had the electrical activity of their brains measured and filled in self-assessment forms before and 2 hours after administration of either 300mg of the green tea extract or a placebo. The results showed that there was a ‘significant overall increase’ in various brainwaves and that specific areas of the brain were activated when people took the extract. This triggering of certain brain areas went hand in hand with increased self-rated calmness and reduced self-rated stress, when compared to those who took only the placebo.
The study implies that an extract from green tea, as humble as it may seem, is capable of affecting our brains in such a way as to help us relax and de-stress, perhaps helping explain the drink’s ever growing popularity in the UK.
Which green tea?
Tea experts, Natur Boutique have recently launched a specific ‘Relax’ blend of Lotus Green Tea. The tea is a unique blend of green tea that’s been infused with the floral scent of the lotus flower, which itself is associated with relaxation and a feeling of calm. Natur Boutiques blend is produced the true and traditional way using only the stamen of the Lotus flower and infusing it with green tea leaves. Lotus Green Tea costs just £2.95 for 20 bags and is available from www.naturboutique.co.uk.