Tea, as a beverage, has been consumed for thousands of years and green tea is one of 3 popular kinds.Green Tea is derived from the camellia sinensis leaves and buds that does not go through the withering process like Oolong or black tea.
It has been written about as far back as 618 AD, in China.
There are many articles that talk about the benefits of Green Tea such as improved brain function, fat loss, protecting against cancer and lowering the risk of heart disease. And, here at MFA40, we only drink Organic Green Tea to remove any issues with GMO or pesticides.
However, there is one health aspect of it that is not always reported. It contains Sirtuins.
You may wonder, “what is a sirtuin?”
Glad you asked.
According to Oxford Languages, a sirtuin is “a type of protein involved in regulating cellular processes including the aging and death of cells and their resistance to stress.”
Sirtuins are reported to basically promote longevity in organisms.
Foods that are high in sirtuin activators are called sirtfoods. And guess what one of the top 10 sirtfoods is? Yep! Green Tea!
In addition to B vitamins, folate, manganese, potassium, magnesium and other antioxidants, it is a top sirtuin activator.
As we get older, we do look for things that can help with our mental and physical health. If something can aid in better health and might extend our lives, we see it as a no lose situation.
So, as long as you are not allergic, try to add some green tea into your diet and reap a whirlwind of benefits.