Health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes and cancer are all contributed to by oxidative damage. Green tea is rich in anti-oxidants which can help prevent damage to our bodies.

Green tea also contains caffeine. A new study has found that caffeine seemed to help preserve the cognitive skills of older women.

It also increases our metabolism thereby helping with weight loss. It should be noted however that proper diet and exercise would also be necessary with weight control.