5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF MATCHA YOU SHOULD KNOW

Drinking matcha regularly may help lower anxiety in people who regularly drink it due to its high concentration of L-theanine, an amino acid, which calms the stimulating effect of caffeine on the body's nervous system. Research has shown that L-theanine in matcha may help foster a state of deep relaxation and alertness within 30 to 40 minutes of ingestion.

When paired with caffeine in matcha, l-theanine does fantastic things for the brain. Drinking matcha may help sharpen your memory, improve your focus, and shorten your reaction time. This makes matcha especially great to consume during a hectic workday or before a big test.

The high concentration of antioxidants and other healthy compounds in matcha can help support and nourish all different skin types ⁠- from oily, acne-prone skin to dry, aging skin. Matcha may help protect the skin against UV Rays and sun damage, fight off acne, alleviate redness, promote blood flow, and even help slow down the signs of skin aging.

Matcha can be sipped daily or applied topically to improve your overall hair health. Matcha may help protect against hair loss, support healthy regrowth, decrease the number of split ends, prevent sebum buildup, and may even slow down the premature graying of hair.

The combination of high antioxidants, amino acids, caffeine, and heart-disease-preventing vitamins and minerals make matcha especially good for boosting overall heart health. One study found men who drink matcha are 11% less likely to develop heart disease than those who don't drink matcha.