A product of Japan, Matcha is a specially grown and processed green tea powder made from the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.
HEALTH BENEFITS
I took an interest in Matcha because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties come from the bioactive compounds contained in the tea powder, specifically the polyphenols Catechins. The most powerful being Epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
HOW I USE MATCHA
As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Matcha to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation causes MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Matcha into my beneficial diet to do the following:
- Use It’s anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
- Use It’s antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.
So, Matcha helps manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.
And managing inflammation helps manage my MS.
PREFERENCES
I prefer to use ceremonial-grade Matcha, in single serving packets. Since I have arms and hands weakened by my MS, the packets are easier to work with, making them helpful cooking shortcuts.
Once a day, I drink a mixture of Matcha and Aloe Vera Juice from a 32 oz. water bottle. It contains one packet of Matcha Powder, 2 shots worth of Aloe Vera Juice, and enough water to fill the bottle.
HAS MATCHA HELPED ME?
Yes. I believe Matcha has contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet.
It’s anti-inflammatory properties have also been strong enough to help counter the more intense MS flares I have experienced, to help stop MS relapses from occurring.
I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.
CAUTION
Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.
Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.
Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation. There is a risk of liver and kidney damage if green tea is consumed in ridiculously massive quantities.
-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy
REFERENCES
Kochman, J., Jakubczyk, K., Antoniewicz, J., Mruk, H., & Janda, K. (2020). Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 26(1), 85.
Lambert, J. D., Sang, S., & Yang, C. S. (2007). Possible Controversy over Dietary Polyphenols: Benefits vs Risks. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 20(4), 583-585.
Musial, C., Kuban-Jankowska, A., & Gorska-Ponikowska, M. (2020). Beneficial Properties of Green Tea Catechins. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(5), 1744.
Nagle, D. G., Ferreira, D., & Zhou, Y. D. (2006). Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG): chemical and biomedical perspectives. Phytochemistry, 67(17), 1849–1855.
Encyclopedia Britannica: Matcha
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