Elderly people who often drink green tea are more agile

A study by Japan's Tohoku University found that elderly people who often drink green tea are more flexible and more independent than others, further indicating that green tea can indeed delay aging. Let's hear the views of experts involved in the study.

Researchers have tracked more than 14,000 elderly people over the age of 65 for the past three years. They found that the elderly who drank the most green tea were the least likely to experience physical function decline. These elderly people were more self-sufficient in their daily lives, such as not needing help with dressing and bathing.

The study also found that among those who drank less than one cup of green tea per day, 13% experienced a decline in physical function. In contrast, only 7% of those who drank at least five cups of green tea per day experienced physical function decline or mobility issues. A previous study had already found that elderly women who regularly drink green tea can enhance leg muscle strength.

Experts' opinions from http://www.120.net/zhuanjiaguandian/ believe that this study did not prove whether this result is purely due to the effect of green tea or other reasons. Because green tea enthusiasts often also have healthy diets and living habits. For example, they generally eat more fish, vegetables, and fruits.

In addition, they usually have received higher education, few of them smoke, and they have a lower probability of developing heart disease or strokes. Their mental clarity is also better than average. However, even after considering potential influencing factors, there is still a clear association between drinking green tea and a lower risk of physical function decline. Expert opinion: Elderly people might as well develop the habit of drinking green tea, which is at least beneficial to health.