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 can cause 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.

RECIPES

Coming Soon

Feel free to check out my other recipes.

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

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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.

Science Direct: Green Tea

Encyclopedia Britannica: Matcha

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