Immunity Series: Part 3 – Matcha Green Tea

How Does the Immune System Work?

The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection. The three main types of immune cells are white blood cells, antibodies, and antigens.

Polyphenols and Immunity Provided By Matcha

Matcha is a rich source of polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that help protect the body against damage from free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and lead to inflammation. Polyphenols have been shown to improve the function of the immune system by reducing inflammation and boosting the production of white blood cells.

Authentic Matcha

Do not be fooled by matcha imposters. Authentic Japanese matcha is grown traditionally in the shade to maximize the amount of chlorophyll it contains. It is then deveined and the entire leaf is ground into a powder.  It is a deeper green color than its Chinese imposters.  

Health Benefits of Matcha

Matcha is one of the healthiest beverages in the world.  It is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and chlorophyll (mimics human blood with the exception of its central atom).  

  • Matcha boosts immunity due to its high antioxidant content, particularly EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), which assists your body in the production of T-cells, which reduces inflammation and fights pathogens.  
  • Matcha is a natural detoxifier!  Its vibrant green color comes from chlorophyll.  As a result, matcha helps detoxify the body of harmful chemicals, toxins, and heavy metals.  A detoxified body can better fight pathogens and boost immunity.  
  • Matcha kills bacteria! Matcha contains high levels of flavonoids (polyphenols) to form a powerful defense.  Flavonoids kill off bacteria from viruses and infections.  
  • Matcha reduces inflammation!  Inflammation reduces our body’s resistance to invading pathogens, bacteria, and viruses.  Matcha helps reduce inflammation because of its active ingredient ECGC, which helps stop the production of certain inflammatory chemicals in the body.

Healthy Truth Authentic Japanese Matcha

Our Authentic Japanese Matcha from Healthy Truth consists of the entire leaf ground into a powder so you can take advantage of all the benefits of matcha, as opposed to other teas where the beneficial part of the tea is left in the teabag. 

Tip: Add Healthy Truth’s Turmeric and Ginger for an extra immunity boost!

Healthy Truth Go Green

Containing matcha, spirulina, chlorella, moringa, wheatgrass, and other beneficial elements, there is no better immunity-boosting team on the planet than our Healthy Truth Go Green super greens blend.  

Shop all of our matcha products from Healthy Truth online today!

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