Study Links Green Tea Consumption to Improved Brain Health in Seniors

Research suggests drinking three or more cups of green tea daily may reduce brain lesions linked to cognitive decline and dementia.

A Japanese study found that higher green tea consumption is associated with fewer white matter lesions in the brain, which are linked to cognitive decline and dementia.
Participants who drank at least three cups (600 ml) of green tea daily showed a 3% reduction in brain lesions compared to those who drank less.
The study used MRI scans to analyze brain health in over 8,500 adults aged 65 and older without dementia, as part of a large-scale aging and dementia research project in Japan.
Green tea's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, particularly the compound epigallocatechin gallate, are believed to support brain vascular health and reduce damage.
No significant brain health benefits were observed from coffee consumption in the study, highlighting green tea's unique potential neuroprotective effects.