Reduces diabetes risk
In a study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, the effects of green tea on type 2 Diabetes was analysed.
“Obesity and type 2 diabetes are major public health issues worldwide, contributing to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality,” noted the study.
It continued: “Green tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages, especially in Asian countries including Korea, China, and Japan.
“Because of the high rate of green tea consumption in these populations, even small effects on an individual basis could have a large public health impact.
“Various studies have shown the beneficial effects of green tea, not only on cardiovascular diseases but also on obesity and type 2 diabetes itself.
In a retrospective cohort study performed in Japan, a 33 percent risk reduction of developing type 2 diabetes was found in subjects consuming six or more cups of green tea daily.”
The study concluded that evidence from epidemiological studies suggest the possibility of green tea being a novel strategy for treatment or prevention of obesity and diabetes.
