Summary: <p>Let’s discuss the many benefits of green tea and how it can help with depression. But what exactly is green tea?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Green tea is a drink made from unfermented leaves, which makes it different from other types of tea. It contains many pharmacologically active compounds that have been found to have numerous health benefits.</p> <p><br></p> <p>One of these benefits is its ability to reduce depression. Studies have shown that drinking just three cups of green tea per week can reduce depression by 21 percent.</p> <p>But how exactly does green tea help with depression?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Green tea has been found to have an impact on certain areas of the brain, such as the prefrontal cortex and the nucleus accumbens, which are involved in addiction. </p> <p><br></p> <p>It also affects the hippocampus, which plays a role in cognitive function, memory, and learning.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Another compound found in green tea is L-theanine, an amino acid that helps with mood stabilization and has been shown to improve depression directly.</p> <p><br></p> <p>But the benefits of green tea don’t stop there. Studies have also shown it to be anti-carcinogenic, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective. It has even been found to reverse age-related cognitive decline.</p> <p><br></p> <p>But drinking green tea isn’t the only natural way to combat depression. Here are some other methods you can try:</p> <p>• Exercise: A study found that exercise may have effects similar to Zoloft in reducing symptoms of depression. High-intensity interval training has been proven to be particularly beneficial for those with depression and anxiety.</p> <p>• Vitamin D: Deficiency in this essential nutrient has been linked to a higher risk of depression, so get enough sunlight and take a vitamin D supplement.</p> <p>• Fasting: Fasting has been found to have survival properties that can help our bodies function better, including reducing symptoms of depression.</p> <p><br></p> <p>DATA:</p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35745040/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35745040</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23625424/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23625...</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453021001609" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18078701/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18078...</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30496642/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30496...</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27338088/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27338... </a></p> <p><br></p>
