TOP 7 REASONS
MATCHA BENEFITS FITNESS CAFFEINE 1
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INCREASES ENERGY LEVEL
L-THEANINE
IMPROVES CONCENTRATION AND ENERGY LEVEL
Caffeine in matcha enhances physical and mental energy by releasing neurotransmitter catecholamines
L-theanine enhances focus and mental stamina to get through a tough training
L-theanine works with caffeine which reduces the effect of energy crash, jittery or anxiety from caffeine. This helps energy level and concentration last for
Caffeine increases blood delivery and fuels muscles for exercises
4-6 HOURS Caffeine and EGCG in green tea matcha can boost energy expenditure by
8%
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CATECHIN REDUCES CARBS DEPLETION
Catechins reduces depletion of stored carbs in body
CATECHINS HELPS BURN FAT
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Catechins promotes using fat instead of carbs for energy during intensive training activity.
A study in 2005 showed fat burned by 89% from combining catechins and exercise in mice.
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This stored source of energy is used for body recovery during resting time.
CATECHINS
AIDS CARBS ABSORPTION Studies showed that caffeine enhances absorption and usage of extra carbs much more efficiently.
It reduces the use of stored carbs, thus prevents the risk of fatigue and prolongs endurance.
EGCG, catechins from matcha, increases fat burning by 17%, which helps your body looks firm and toned up.
CATECHINS
8-24%
Catechins prolongs endurance by as the body does not deplete the stored carbs
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LOWERS LACTATE IN MUSCLES
CATECHINS ENHANCES O2 INTAKE
Lactate accumulates during physical activity which leads to fatigue and oxidative stress in muscles.
Catechins is found to increase the rate of O2 consumption by muscles during exercise.
Catechins helps immune system reduce oxidative stress, which repairs muscles for the long run.
It helps muscles function and endure high stress, which boost the training endurance
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