Stress and cortisol levels decreased with green tea
Posted: 05/26/2015 03:53 PM IST
According to a study published in a prestigious scientific journal, it was proved that a green tea ingredient, L-Theanine can reduce stress and cortisol levels in healthy and young adults. The study was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
The results of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial in which a beverage (neuro BLISS) significantly cut down stress was announced during a symposium at the Association for Psychological Sciences Conference, world-renowned researchers from Swinburne University in Australia.
The trials covered results acute stress reduction, reduction in cortisol levels, Shifting of brain waves to the alpha spectrum as confirmed by magnetoencephalography (MEG). Alpha spectrum brain waves are associated with a relaxed state of focused concentration. This marks the first use of MEG technology to evaluate the effects of a natural ingredient presented in a functional beverage.
By Lizitha
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