What is an antioxidant?
Naturally present in our food, antioxidants preserve our health. They protect our body in the long term by fighting against free radicals. 1
What are their different effects on our body? 2
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They would preserve the youth of your skin, they are very often indicated on your cosmetics;
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They would protect your heart, by acting on your arteries;
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They would provide a beneficial action on lowering bad cholesterol;
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They would prevent the degeneration of eye cells.
A daily intake of antioxidants:
The WHO recommends a minimum antioxidant level of 10,000 ORAC units (oxygen radical absorption capacity/day3). By drinking a cup of matcha tea for example, you provide 1,253 ORAC4 units to your body.
Matcha tea, a drink rich in antioxidants
Want a multivitamin treatment to face the winter season? Matcha is a green tea powder highly concentrated in antioxidants. Do you know these beneficial molecules for health?
In addition, thanks to its high content of polyphenols7, molecules naturally produced by plants to fight against external aggressions, the matcha tea is ideal for strengthening your immune system.
Presented in the form of jade green powder, it consists of:
- vitamin C;
- vitamin E;
- polyphenols;
- beta-carotene…
Compared to certain other foods, this drink has a remarkable level of antioxidants:
- Matcha green tea 2: 1,253 ORAC units/100 g;
- Pineapple 2: 385 ORAC units/100 g;
- Carrot 2: 281 ORAC units/100 g;
- Olive oil 2: 146 ORAC units/100 g;
- Cucumber 2: 102 ORAC units/100 g.
Which fruit has the highest ORAC rate?
The acai berry with a rate of 102,700 ORAC units/100 g!
What are the other health benefits and properties of matcha tea?
Matcha powder is rich in vitamin A, C and E but also in trace elements (zinc, copper and iron). It would therefore help to strengthen the immune system and fight against the development of certain diseases. Due to its theine/caffeine content, matcha would also help fight fatigue by giving a boost to your day!
Choosing a quality matcha tea
Most matcha teas have a very interesting level of antioxidants. Choose an organic and environmentally friendly tea like organic matcha tea from Kusmi Tea. Also make sure that the powder comes from Japan, the country of origin of matcha.
In a box or in bulk, it preserves all its benefits during its infusion.
All of our ranges are subject to numerous quality controls in order to offer lovers of good teas a unique and tasty product!
Magic powder from Japan? By drinking a cup of matcha tea every morning, benefit from a treatment of antioxidants and other vitamins. The power of this fine green powder now has no secrets for you! Take advantage of its beneficial properties and effects for health!
Sources:
1 https://doctonat.com/antioxydants-alimentation/
2 https://www.orac-info-portal.de/download/ORAC_R2.pdf
3 https://cerden.be/files/pdf/stress_oxydant_portions_et_antioxydants_en_pratique_courante.pdf
4 https://www.orac-info-portal.de/download/ORAC_R2.pdf
5 https://doctonat.com/indice-orac-tableaux-aliments/