Green tea's remarkable health benefits continue to impress. Recent research shows it protects DNA from damage that accelerates cellular aging.
One key driver of aging is DNA degradation in our cells. DNA holds all a cell's genetic instructions. When damaged, it leads to errors in genetic information, causing cells to function poorly, die prematurely, or even turn cancerous. These changes contribute to the physical decline we associate with getting older.
Green tea also guards against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Its antioxidants—particularly polyphenols, catechins, and EGCG—may not absorb well, yet they deliver measurable protective effects throughout the body.
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This study appeared in the British Journal of Nutrition.
