Tea...

 

There is one type of antioxidant known as L-theanine found in black and green tea leaves that is particularly beneficial for health. 

“L-theanine is an amino acid that may affect certain chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine,” explains Keri Gans, RDN. “It may produce a calming effect in our body, as well as improved alertness.”

 Moreover, research suggests that L-theanine found in green tea may have neuroprotective properties and possibly decrease your risk for dementia.

L-theanine benefits are bountiful, it has been shown to help improve working memory, attention, and executive function, which impacts the ability to organize information and follow through with tasks. 

On top of these benefits, L-theanine can potentially reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease.   Just a thought.