抹茶はアンチエイジングに効果的ということをご存じですか？
私の周りのお茶の先生やお弟子さんたちは70代、80代、そして90代になっても若々しくてお元気な方が多くいらっしゃいます。
アンチエイジングと聞いてまず思い浮かぶのは美肌ですよね。抹茶にはシミやくすみをなくし、美白効果を高めるビタミンCのほかにもビタミンAやビタミンEも多く含まれています。
また老化の原因は身体の酸化（錆び）や糖化（焦げ）と言われています。抹茶には活性酸素を取り除くカテキンというポリフェノールの一種が多く含まれています。カテキンには抗酸化作用のほかにもがんや高血圧、肥満症などの生活習慣病を予防する効果もあります。
さらに最近では抹茶を飲むことが認知症予防になるという研究も行われています。人生100年時代に抹茶を飲んで元気な老後を過ごしましょう！
Are you aware that matcha is effective for anti-aging? Many tea masters and disciples around me, even in their 70s, 80s, and 90s, are lively and full of energy.
When we think of anti-aging, the first thing that comes to mind is beautiful skin, right? Matcha contains not only vitamin C, which helps eliminate blemishes and brighten the skin, but also a significant amount of vitamin A and vitamin E.
It is said that the causes of aging are oxidative stress and glycation in the body. Matcha contains a type of polyphenol called catechins, which help eliminate free radicals. Catechins not only have antioxidant effects but also contribute to the prevention of lifestyle diseases such as cancer, hypertension, and obesity.
Furthermore, recent studies have shown that drinking matcha can help prevent dementia. Let's enjoy a vibrant retirement by drinking matcha in this era of a 100-year lifespan!