I can’t deny that”coffee“It’s a popular drink for people”working age” Indispensable every morning, but many people feel that after a few hours of drinking coffee. starting to get sleepy and lethargic again until having to add 2-3-4 cups of coffee to the body every day
If you don’t want to experience the “caffeine withdrawal” symptoms that are common side effects of drinking too much coffee, including: Restlessness, irritability, rapid heartbeat, headache, insomnia and/or if you don’t want to drink several cups of coffee a day, you might try switching to a drink.”matcha green tea” can be substituted
- Green tea has caffeine just like coffee. But it does not cause “caffeine withdrawal” symptoms.
Several studies have found that Matcha green tea drinks in addition to helping the brain to be alert as well. The presence of EGCG antioxidants or anti-oxidants also has health benefits. which helps to reduce cell inflammation in the body leading to the prevention of cancer
It also has less caffeine than coffee. That does not cause caffeine withdrawal symptoms. In addition, green tea will gradually Slow release of caffeine into the body Keeps the brain active and active longer than the caffeine in coffee.
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- “Coffee” vs “Matcha Green Tea” Which cup can be fresher longer?
Healthline.com reports that one serving of coffee (8 oz or 240 ml) contains 96-120 mg of caffeine, while one serving of matcha green tea (2 oz, or 60 ml) contains 96-120 mg of caffeine. .) To use matcha powder, 1 gram contains only 38-88 mg of caffeine in one serving. Coffee has a higher caffeine content than matcha.
With the fact that “coffee” has a lot of caffeine. It helps to refresh and relieve sleepiness quickly. This is because the body absorbs 99% of caffeine into the bloodstream very quickly, meaning that After just 15-30 minutes of drinking coffee, the caffeine in coffee blocks the action of a chemical in our brain called “adenosine” (responsible for making us feel sleepy and tired) stops adenosine from working so we feel refreshed almost immediately and will feel awake for Another 2-3 hours
Then the caffeine wears off. causing some people to become drowsy again until having to find the next cup of coffee to drink again Some people drink as much as 3-4 glasses a day, which is how much caffeine is eat every day. That leads to “caffeine withdrawal” symptoms when they don’t drink or drink less than usual.
but on the contrary “Matcha green tea”, although it contains 50% less caffeine than coffee, but it can help to keep the drinker full of energy and renewed as well. In addition, the actions of caffeine in green tea. also in a gradual way This is because matcha green tea contains L-theanine, which helps the body absorb caffeine more slowly.
So, even matcha green tea drinkers won’t feel alert right away. But the effect of caffeine lasts for 4-6 hours, which makes the brain more alert than drinking coffee. Therefore, it is not necessary to drink several cups of green tea a day, and the “L-theanine” in matcha helps to reduce stress. anti-anxiety And it doesn’t cause “caffeine withdrawal” symptoms too.
- Clearly compare the pros and cons of “coffee” vs “matcha green tea”
However, we are not saying that drinking “coffee” is bad or beneficial. Because there are many benefits of coffee if you drink it in the right amount. One study by the National Library of Medicine found that drinking two cups of coffee a day reduced the risk of stroke. “Type 2 diabetes” up to 12%.
In addition, drinking coffee may be associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. and it can help prevent cancer and it can help prevent dementia
while matcha green tea rich in anti-cancer antioxidants It contains various minerals and amino acids Helps prevent other ailments It also has anti-aging properties and can restore healthy body cells. help lose weight lower blood pressure
It also has a balanced pH level which helps to digest well. There is a substance called “catechin” which helps to reduce bad breath and reduce dental plaque. Help improve your emotional and mental state. Reduce the risk of panic attacks Reduce stress and anxiety It helps relieve symptoms of depression and induce relaxation.
However, workers and office workers can choose to drink these two drinks according to their satisfaction. and suitable for their own physical condition The important thing is to drink the right amount. and avoiding drinking close to bedtime is best
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