1. Antioxidant effect: Matcha contains a lot of antioxidants such as polyphenols and catechins, which can effectively scavenge free radicals in the human body and prevent aging and diseases.
2. Refreshing and improving intelligence: Matcha contains an ingredient called theanine, which can effectively inhibit hypnotic substances in the brain and improve attention, memory and reaction ability.
3. Lowering cholesterol: EGCG, the catechin in matcha, has been proved to be effective in lowering human cholesterol level and protecting cardiovascular health.
4. Weight loss and slimming: Tea polyphenols in matcha can stimulate human metabolism and accelerate the burning of fat, which has a good auxiliary effect on weight control and weight loss.
There are few side effects of matcha powder, but there are still some problems to pay attention to:
1. Excessive consumption of matcha by non-special people may lead to excessive caffeine, causing palpitations, dry mouth, insomnia and other symptoms.
2. Matcha contains a lot of oxalic acid, which may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and aggravate problems such as gastric acid reflux and hyperacidity, especially for people with stomach problems.
3. Matcha contains high aluminum, and long-term overdose may have adverse effects on human body.
Generally speaking, matcha powder is a very healthy food, but it should be eaten in moderation, not in excess. For people with allergies, it is also necessary to pay attention to whether it is possible to cause allergies due to the ingredients in matcha.