Recently, the health benefits of matcha have been attracting attention. 5 key nutrients found in matcha are as follows.
1. EGCG Catechins
2. Caffeine
3. L-theanine
4. Lutein
5. Vitamin K
In this issue, we will introduce some of the most effective ingredients for work outs.
- EGCG Catechins: Increase the fat burning effect in the liver and muscles.
- Caffeine: Stimulate the central nervous system of the brain and improve concentration.
Matcha is rich in catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Continuous intake of EGCG has been shown to increase the fat burning effect in the liver and muscles. Therefore, taking EGCG before training can be expected to have an effective fat-burning effect.
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system of the brain and improves concentration. Caffeine is an ingredient that should be actively taken before work out, as it increases concentration and improves work out performance.
Matcha has a prominently high EGCG content among green teas. A cup of thin matcha tea (about 60 ml) contains 2 g of tea leaves, but the amount of EGCG it contains is about 200 mg. In addition, Matcha contains more caffeine than black tea or sencha.
The best timing to drink matcha is “before” work out, as catechins are said to reach their peak concentration in the blood approximately one to two hours after drinking.
EGCG and caffeine are easily leached out when tea is brewed with hot water; extracting tea at 80°C or higher will provide more catechins and caffeine for better results.
- EGCG Catechins increases the fat burning effect.
- Caffeine improves concentration.
- Matcha is a drink high in catechins and caffeine
- Drink matcha “before” work out.
- Extracting tea at 80°C or higher will provide more catechins and caffeine for better results.
