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Are your joints causing you pain? Osteoarthritis could be the cause. In addition to a visit to your doctor, a natural drink from Japan could also help relieve your daily discomfort.
According to the French Society of Rheumatology, osteoarthritis, a joint disease that leads to the destruction of cartilage, affects up to 10 million French people. But its treatment remains essentially symptomatic. In fact, many natural methods can be tested to gain comfort. One drink in particular seems quite promising.
A Japanese hot drink to enjoy at home
This drink is called “hojicha”, which means “roasted tea” in Japanese. It is a roasted green tea, designed in 1920 to “recycle” the remains of green tea lost during their preparation. Hojicha is to be differentiated from matcha tea: its taste is not herbaceous but tinged with notes of hazelnut, coffee, cocoa and toast. The roasting that characterizes it removes the tannins and reduces their theine and caffeine content. It is therefore possible to drink it even in the evening.
Why Roasted Tea Is Good for Your Joints
Why drink this tea rather than another? The answer lies in its composition with anti-inflammatory properties. The way this tea is made ensures that it has a high content of antioxidants and polyphenols, called catechins.
These compounds are known to reduce inflammation, especially in swollen joints, prevent joint damage, and relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis. These antioxidants neutralize free radicals that attack cartilage cells in osteoarthritis, which helps prevent premature aging.
A speech verified by a recent study published last April in the journal Scientific Reports. “Rich in pyrazine, a component that imparts a distinctive aroma and improves blood circulation, this drink is linked to better joint health and reduced joint stiffness,” the study supports.
In addition, drinking a hot drink regularly helps to hydrate tissues and joints.
Where to find it?
However, there is no need to go to Japan to enjoy roasted tea. You will find hojicha in France, in traditional tea shops, organic stores and on the internet.
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