Green tea may prove beneficial for atheletes
A Brazilian study measuring the effects of green tea on athletes undertaking resistance training indicates that its consumption increases body's antioxidant defense capacity. Researchers say that if the results can be confirmed on a larger scale, the antioxidant-rich beverage could be proven valuable in fighting oxidative damage caused by exercise. The findings may pave the way for green tea to gain access to the energy drinks market, which is valued at £137 million in the UK and almost $3 billion in the US.