Antioxidants: Green tea has one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any tea, including catechins. These antioxidants can help:
Cholesterol: Green tea can lower total cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.
Weight management: Green tea may help decrease body weight and body fat.
Cardiovascular health: Green tea may improve cardiovascular health.
Cancer: Green tea may be linked to a reduced chance of developing some types of cancer, such as lung cancer or ovarian cancer.
Skin inflammation: Green tea may help with skin inflammation.
Type 2 diabetes: Green tea may help manage type 2 diabetes.
Blood sugar: Green tea may help manage blood sugar.
Sleep: Green tea contains L-theanine, which can help you feel calm and relaxed before bed.