Green tea reduces the risk of disability in the elderly

Green tea reduces the risk of disability in the elderly

New research by Japanese researchers shows that older people who regularly drink green tea are less likely to become disabled.

So far, several health benefits of green tea have been identified, such as reducing the risk of cancer, obesity, stroke and heart problems. A new article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the drink may combat the symptoms of disability in old age.

In a new study, Yasotaki Tomata and colleagues at Tohoku University in Japan surveyed 14,000 people aged 65 and over for three years. They found that people who drank green tea regularly had a lower risk of disability.

Consumption of green tea is significantly associated with a reduced risk of functional disability, the researchers said. Even after the disruptive factors are adjusted in these experiments.

While green tea and its extracts are beneficial in small amounts, consuming more than five cups a day can be harmful, according to the report. This herbal drink contains caffeine and a small amount of vitamin K, the high consumption of which can interfere with anticoagulants.