The Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

This Japanese tea holds promise in the fight against cancer, HIV and fat.

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5. EGCG potential HIV-1 therapy: 

A study demonstrated that EGCG had an anti-HIV-1 effect by preventing the binding of HIV-1 glycoprotein to T cells. This effect holds promise for its use in HIV therapies.

6. Matcha is a good source of L-theanine:

Matcha is a good source of the amino acid L-theanine. One small study found that it had an anti-stress effect. Another found that it has a relaxing effect without causing drowsiness. This may be partly because theanine is involved in the formation of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA), which influences the level dopamine and serotonin.

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