THIS is Your Brain on GREEN TEA: New (2024) Science on the Brain Health Benefits of Green Tea *WOW*

This video explores the recent scientific research on the brain health benefits of consuming green tea. It highlights both the acute and chronic effects of green tea consumption on the brain, focusing on three key compounds found in green tea: caffeine, L-theanine, and catechins.
In the acute phase, which lasts approximately 30 to 120 minutes after consuming green tea, changes in mood, attention, and cognitive performance are observed due to the presence of caffeine and L-theanine. Caffeine is known to improve mood and cognitive performance acutely, while chronic intake of caffeine has been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. However, moderation is key, as excessive caffeine intake can negatively affect sleep quality and sleep latency.
L-theanine, another important compound in green tea, has both short-term and long-term effects on the brain. It has been found to relieve stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, alleviate depression, enhance learning and memory, and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Studies have shown that L-theanine supplementation significantly reduces stress and anxiety levels, particularly during stressful periods such as final exams and starting a new job.
Chronic daily intake of green tea containing L-theanine acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent in the brain, contributing to a lower risk of Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, regular consumption of L-theanine has been linked to improved cognitive function in middle and older-aged individuals and increased neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells.
The video emphasizes the importance of selecting high-quality green tea to maximize the brain health benefits, as higher grade teas typically contain higher levels of L-theanine. Overall, the research presented suggests that green tea consumption can have significant positive effects on brain health, particularly when consumed in moderation and in high-quality forms.
We also discuss the family of neuroactive compounds in green tea known as catechins, focusing specifically on their role in brain health. We highlight the importance of EGCG, the most abundant catechin in green tea, and discuss its function as a free radical scavenger, protecting brain cells from oxidative damage. We also delve into how green tea catechins affect gene expression related to antioxidant activity, inflammation regulation, and neurotransmitter systems, ultimately promoting neurogenesis and enhancing brain function. Furthermore, we explore the concept of the "tea-brain-gut axis," discussing recent research showing that green tea consumption can influence gut microbiota and neurotransmitter levels, potentially alleviating psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Lastly, we mention our 8-chapter MasterClass on Tea available on KZbin, offering further information on tea types and their health effects.
00:00 - Introducing Your Brain on Green Tea
00:21 - My Experience Researching Brain Health Effects of Tea Consumption
00:43 - Video Layout: Acute & Chronic Effects of 3 Types of Neuroactive Green Tea Compounds
01:36 - Acute Effects of Caffeine Consumption on the Brain
02:09 - Chronic Brain Health Benefits of Regular Caffeine Intake
02:26 - Why and How to Consume Caffeine and Moderation
03:41 - Acute Calming and Anti-Stress Effects of Green Tea L-theanine
06:25 - Chronic Brain Health Benefits of Regular Green Tea L-theanine Intake
08:26 - Acute Brain Health Effects of Green Tea Catechins crickets
09:04 - Two Key Brain Health Benefits of Regular Green Tea Catechin Intake
14:07 - BONUS ~ The Tea-Gut-Brain Axis: How Regular Green Tea Consumption Supports Brain Health-Promoting Bacterial Communities in the Gut
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LINKS:
Free PDF download with WORKS CITED (104 articles), 16 annotated figures, and full video transcript: wumountaintea.com/this-is-you...
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Masterclass on Tea Playlist on KZbin (8 Chapters + Intro Video): • 8-Chapter Masterclass ...

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I drink no less than one cup of green tea daily. Got in the habit of drinking only water and green tea. Figured that's all I need as for drinks. There's a reason cultures have been drinking it for centuries.

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Oddly enough some days caffeine makes me sleepy, some days it makes me wired all day, some days I feel euphoric, and some days I don't feel anything. Most often though I feel wired for a few hours and then I crash.

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I can only imagine the time that went into making this video and the PDF. I've definitely noticed many benefits from drinking green tea regularly, most notably an improvement in chronic digestive issues. Anyway, amazing work, thank you for sharing it! And thanks for the reminder to delve back into your masterclass series.

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[@Misslayer99]

So I'm just getting into tea but I'm also a neurobiology student and this is great information and makes me even more enthusiastic! It's so much cooler than coffee. Taste a hell of a lot better too lol. I actually just learned about CREB and how it works with long-term potentiation in the hippocampus so it's really cool to hear how green tea catechins help support it.

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Damn dude, wicked video. Thank you, definitely drinking green tea regularly now

[@wumountaintea]

thanks bruv, yeah get a little green in the rotation ! 🍵🌱👌

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This is the best video, on green tea and its contents. Would you please make a video on impact of l-theanine on OCD.

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Totally awesome presentation. Thank you, I am a green tea drinker.

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[@ReadNames]

Thank you so much for your tea contributions. We knew EGCG was good for a while now but the brain health specifics are really astonishing, it's good to know there's very legitimate reasons to drink it.

[@leotremblay5719]

So glad to see you again! Can you tell us how much of this translates to other tea types?

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thank you so much for summarizing all this amazing information! I am wondering what your take is on bioavailability of the substances in tea (I know it varies for all of them) but I'd still be curious to hear what you think :)

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[@catalant4161]

Awesome to see another upload and a fascinating topic! I drink aged white tea daily so I wonder what the differences would be for daily drinkers of different tea varieties

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How do you afford daily aged white tea? Are there affordable options for it? I love white tea but the prices tend to scare me.

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I been drinking green tea for a few months now and it has noticeability reduced my anxiety and improve my emotional regulation

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I love this! These are two of my favorite things - tea and nutrition science! Where would I find some top shelf tea though? Seems hard to find in the US.

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Such a great video. From a fellow neuroscientist 🧠

[@jules_shhh]

So basically I've been self-medicading my anxiety, depression, and adhd with tea for years and just thinking "mmm, tasty!" 😁 I wonder if there were the studies comparing the effects in different types of tea? Would whites be close in effects or do they kick in with leaf oxidation? Is grinding leafs into matcha preserves all the mentioned green tea effects?

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Yep I’m 16 and it’s way better than taking meds

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Try Gyokuro Greentea. Also matcha is super healthy but be sure that the packages are sealed everytime u used it bcs of the oxydation

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作为一个有常年喝茶经验（大概有30年）的中国人，我觉得您讲得非常详细非常好！

[@DMT4Dinner]

Great video wow, the pdf too